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Cleburne County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,507 students in Cleburne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cleburne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,507 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cleburne County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
68 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
3%
32%
# White Students
2,284 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
91%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
232
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,655 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$12,373
$12,892
Spending / Student (19-20)
$11,655
$12,112
Best Cleburne County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ranburne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 Young Dr
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Cleburne County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Fruithurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 School St
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Cleburne County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Grades: 5-7
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
Cleburne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Grades: 8-12
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Ranburne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Grades: 5-12
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,507 students.
What is the rank of Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District is ranked #42 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County School District?
91% of Cleburne County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Cleburne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,655 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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