Serving 1,264 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Plainview School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plainview School's student population of 1,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainview School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview School's ranking?
Plainview School is ranked #277 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Plainview School often compared to?
Plainview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview School?
The graduation rate of Plainview School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Plainview School?
1,264 students attend Plainview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Plainview School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview School?
Plainview School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plainview School offer ?
Plainview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Plainview School part of?
Plainview School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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