Barbour County Primary School, a Clayton, AL public school serving grades Pre–K through 1, has 138 students with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio and ranks among the top 20% of Alabama public schools for largest student body size.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, with a consistent downward trend in recent years, while reading proficiency was approximately equal to the state average at 20% in 2022, but well below prior years' levels.
Minority enrollment was 92%, with 79% Black (non–Hispanic) and 12% Hispanic students, reflecting a stable high minority population; 76% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, consistent with the school's Title I status.
Enrollment declined substantially from 297 students in 2015 to 138 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio improved from 19:1 to 15:1 during that period.
Science proficiency was 15% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating performance challenges in core academic subjects at this Union County NJ high school equivalent in Alabama context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Attendance Zone: Clayton area; students typically commute 20-30 minutes (average 17.3 mi., with some traveling up to 34.9 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbour County Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barbour County Primary School's student population of 134 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barbour County Primary School is 0.47, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
70%
31%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
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 schools are Barbour County Primary School often compared to?
Barbour County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eufaula Primary School, Randolph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Barbour County Primary School?
134 students attend Barbour County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Barbour County Primary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbour County Primary School?
Barbour County Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbour County Primary School offer ?
Barbour County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbour County Primary School part of?
Barbour County Primary School is part of Barbour County School District.
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