Barbour County School District
School District · Clayton, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
679
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
679
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#84 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,210
+$5,402 vs Alabama median
District size
679 students
Smaller than Alabama median
Top-Rated Schools in Barbour County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbour County High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Barbour County Intermediate School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $18,210 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Barbour County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barbour County High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Barbour County students show an average math proficiency of 18.3% and ELA proficiency of 32.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Barbour County with test data.
Schools in Barbour County
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Clayton
- Total Enrollment
- 679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- District spending per student
- $18,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 43.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Barbour County?
Barbour County's district-level spending was $18,210 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Barbour County?
Across schools in Barbour County with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.6%. 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 6.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Barbour County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
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- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
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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