Abbeville Middle School, a former Henry County public school serving grades 4 to 6 in Abbeville, AL, closed in 2011 after enrollment had declined from 314 students in 1999 to zero post–closure.
The school's last reported state rank was #1134 in 2010, indicating a low overall performance level prior to closure.
Math proficiency showed a downward trend, falling to 5% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency was substantially lower than state averages, recorded at about 20–25% before closure compared to roughly 45–47% statewide.
Science proficiency similarly remained below the state average, with last available data around 20–25% versus 36–38% statewide.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students (09-10)
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)62%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)74%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
4%
Black
(09-10)55%
35%
White
(09-10)41%
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% AL state average).
How many students attend Abbeville Middle School?
253 students attend Abbeville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Abbeville Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Abbeville Middle School offer ?
Abbeville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Abbeville Middle School part of?
Abbeville Middle School is part of Henry County School District.
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