For the 2025 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.
Public Schools in Barbour County School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), 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
1,534 Schools
# Students
679 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
11%
# Black Students
516 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
76%
32%
# White Students
58 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
9%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
46
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,225 is higher than the state median of $12,910. 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 $12,130. 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
$12,910
Spending / Student
$14,150
$12,130
Best Barbour County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Barbour County Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Beaty Drive
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Grades: 2-6
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
168 Western Bypass
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Grades: PK-1
| 138 students
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 2021-2022 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 $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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