Barbour County High School in Clayton, Alabama, served grades 7–12 with 312 students and had a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; its state ranking declined to #1146 in 2023 from #940 in 2014, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 5%, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 312 students, with minority enrollment at 90%, including 235 Black students and 42 Hispanic students; 100% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating high socioeconomic need.
Graduation rates ranged between 60–69%, consistently below the state average near 88%, and the school was Title I eligible, reflecting its service to a high percentage of low–income students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clayton area, with a 20-30 minute drive for most students, averages 17.3 miles, reaching up to 26.5 miles at its furthest.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbour County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barbour County High School's student population of 297 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barbour County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbour County High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
79%
31%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Barbour County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbour County High School's ranking?
Barbour County High School is ranked #1146 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Barbour County High School often compared to?
Barbour County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eufaula High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbour County High School?
The graduation rate of Barbour County High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Barbour County High School?
297 students attend Barbour County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Barbour County High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbour County High School?
Barbour County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbour County High School offer ?
Barbour County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbour County High School part of?
Barbour County High School is part of Barbour County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
The kids have no respect for other students or the school staff.
5 10/10/2025
This school is in need of serious Educational help and the state is not Helping.
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