PRICEVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Priceville Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Morgan County school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 481 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Priceville Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Priceville Junior High School, located at 311 Highway 67 South in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Morgan County School District. As a junior high school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in the intermediate grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement, helping students navigate the unique social and intellectual transitions characteristic of their middle-level years.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Morgan County school system, which prioritizes student success through rigorous curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects while encouraging participation in clubs, sports, and student activities, Priceville Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond. Families and community members interested in specific academic calendars, faculty contact information, or district policies can find comprehensive resources on their official website at http://www.morgank12.org/pjhs.
For more information, contact Priceville Junior High School at (256) 355-5104 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 355-5104
http://www.morgank12.org/pjhs
PRICEVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 481 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Morgan County
- Total Students:
- 481
- Teachers:
- 22.7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 481 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRICEVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.