For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 679 students in Barbour County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Barbour County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
679 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barbour County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
76%
32%
% White
9%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,225 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,150 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,225
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,150
$12,220
Best Barbour County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbour County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Barbour County Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Beaty Drive
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Gr: 2-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
168 Western Bypass
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Gr: PK-1 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barbour County School District?
Barbour County School District manages 3 public schools serving 679 students.
What is the rank of Barbour County School District?
Barbour County School District is ranked #141 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County School District?
76% of Barbour County School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barbour County School District?
Barbour County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Barbour County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,150 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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