Prattville Junior High School

www.pjhscats.com

1,031 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Prattville Junior High School, located in Prattville, Alabama, serves as a key transitional campus within the Autauga County School System. Catering to students in the 7th and 8th grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The campus environment is designed to foster both academic growth and personal development, providing students with a variety of core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage community involvement and school spirit under the "Cats" mascot.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success through a balance of traditional instruction and technology-integrated learning. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Prattville Junior High works to address the unique social and developmental needs of early adolescents. Families and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, athletic schedules, and school policies through the school’s official website, which serves as a central hub for communication and engagement within the Prattville educational community.

1,031

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prattville Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	57
Black	336
Asian	19
Two or More	33
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
580 (56.3 %)
Black
336 (32.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (5.5 %)
Two or More
33 (3.2 %)
Asian
19 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Autauga County
Phone:	(334)365-6697
Website:	http://www.pjhscats.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,031
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 504

Grade 8 527