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7.4 avg / 10

Barbour County School District

School District · Clayton, Alabama

Students: 679
Teachers (FTE): 35
Estimated Scores: 33%

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,210

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#19 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,210

+$5,402 vs Alabama median

District size

679 students

Smaller than Alabama median

About Barbour County

Barbour County is a Clayton, Alabama school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 679 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $18,210 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Barbour County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Barbour County High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Barbour County students show an average math proficiency of 4.2% and ELA proficiency of 32.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Barbour County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 4.2%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 32.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Barbour County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Clayton
Total Enrollment
679
Teachers (FTE)
35
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barbour County?

Barbour County has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barbour County?

The average composite rating for Barbour County is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barbour County?

Barbour County spends $18,210 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barbour County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barbour County is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barbour County?

Barbour County High School is the highest-rated school in Barbour County with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Barbour County?

Across schools in Barbour County with test data, the average math proficiency is 4.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Barbour County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Barbour County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
4.2%
ELA Proficiency
32.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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