RUHUMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Ruhuma Junior High School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Ft Payne, AL with about 170 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Ruhuma Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ruhuma Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Fort Payne, Alabama, serving students within the DeKalb County School District. As a junior high school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social demands of high school. The school operates under the broader mission of the DeKalb County Board of Education, emphasizing student growth, community engagement, and the development of foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school is situated in a rural setting in northeast Alabama, which allows it to foster a close-knit community atmosphere often characteristic of the DeKalb County school system. By leveraging resources from the district-level administration (accessible via their official website at dekalbk12.org), Ruhuma Junior High strives to integrate modern educational standards with local values. Through its faculty and administrative support, the school aims to provide a safe, structured, and encouraging environment that supports both the scholastic achievements and personal development of its student body.

For more information, contact Ruhuma Junior High School at (256) 845-3377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.