Duran South

307 Students

Middle School 7th - 7th

School Overview

Duran South, located in Pell City, Alabama, is an alternative educational facility within the Pell City School System. The school is designed to provide a structured, supportive environment for students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students meet their academic requirements, address behavioral challenges, and regain the momentum necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

The curriculum at Duran South is aligned with the broader goals of the Pell City School System, ensuring that students work toward graduation while receiving the social and emotional support needed to thrive. The school places a high priority on creating a positive school culture where faculty and staff work closely with students to overcome obstacles. By fostering a close-knit community, Duran South serves as a vital resource for the district, offering a pathway for students to improve their academic standing and develop the life skills required for post-secondary success.

307

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duran South
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	10
Black	41
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
242 (78.8 %)
Black
41 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pell City
Phone:	(205)884-7957
Website:	http://duransouth.net
Grade Range:	7th - 7th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 307