Serving 65 students, Kinterbish 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Kinterbish Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinterbish Junior High School's ranking?
Kinterbish Junior High School is ranked #992 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kinterbish Junior High School?
65 students attend Kinterbish Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kinterbish Junior High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Kinterbish Junior High School part of?
Kinterbish Junior High School is part of Sumter County School District.
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