Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyeffion Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyeffion Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyeffion Junior High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyeffion Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyeffion Junior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
60%
32%
White
25%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyeffion Junior High School's ranking?
Lyeffion Junior High School is ranked #743 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lyeffion Junior High School often compared to?
Lyeffion Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Repton Junior High School, Conecuh County Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lyeffion Junior High School?
98 students attend Lyeffion Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lyeffion Junior High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyeffion Junior High School?
Lyeffion Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lyeffion Junior High School offer ?
Lyeffion Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lyeffion Junior High School part of?
Lyeffion Junior High School is part of Conecuh County School District.
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