Paramount Junior High School in Boligee, AL closed in 2023 after serving grades K–8 with an enrollment of 255 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
The school's Alabama state ranking declined from #935 in 2010 to #1029 in 2016, indicating a downward trend before closure.
Math proficiency remained significantly lower than the state average, recorded at 10% in 2023 compared to the state's 30%, with similar underperformance in prior years.
Reading proficiency was also substantially below the state average, with 10% proficiency in 2022 versus 47% statewide.
Minority and socioeconomic indicators showed that 87% of students were eligible for free lunch consistently from 2016 to 2023, reflecting a high level of economic need in the student population.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)97%
33%
White
(15-16)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Paramount Junior High School?
255 students attend Paramount Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paramount Junior High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paramount Junior High School?
Paramount Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paramount Junior High School offer ?
Paramount Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paramount Junior High School part of?
Paramount Junior High School is part of Greene County School District.
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