Below Average
#1208 of 1,356 schools in AL
Barbour County High School
High School · Barbour County · Clayton, AL
A high school in Clayton, AL where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
165 S Midway Street, Clayton, AL 36016
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barbour County High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 12% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barbour County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,396
Median home value
$75,300
Median rent
$636/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barbour County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barbour County High School is listed in Barbour County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbour County High School
Barbour County High School is a public high school in Clayton, AL, part of Barbour County, serving approximately 312 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbour County High School
What grades does Barbour County High School serve?
Barbour County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Barbour County High School?
Barbour County High School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbour County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbour County High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbour County High School rank in AL?
Barbour County High School ranks #1,208 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Barbour County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbour County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barbour County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbour County High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barbour County High School a charter school?
No, Barbour County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbour County High School a Title I school?
No, Barbour County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbour County High School?
100.0% of students at Barbour County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (334) 775-3545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 36016)
- 4,357
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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