Barbour County School District
School District · Clayton, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,210
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,210
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Evaluating Barbour County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barbour County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barbour County Intermediate School
Louisville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Barbour County High School
Clayton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#106 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
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 Intermediate School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Barbour County High School | 4.1 / 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. The district invests $18,210 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Barbour County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barbour County Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Barbour County students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
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 5.9/10. 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 Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Barbour County with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Barbour County?
Across schools in Barbour County with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. 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 5.9/10 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.6%
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- Morgan County (18)
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- 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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