Cleburne County Elementary School in Heflin, AL, ranked #55 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #163 in 2021, placing it in the top 5% of New Jersey high schools for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 60–64%, reading proficiency 75–79%, and science proficiency 60–69%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment slightly increased from 320 students in 2021 to 380 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at around 13% and 61% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades Pre–K through 4 with 24 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching approximately 90% in recent years compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Heflin area, with most students living within a 15-20 minute drive (average 8.4 mi., furthest 11.7 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleburne County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cleburne County Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Empower and Equip all Graduates for Global Success
School Rankings
Cleburne County Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleburne County Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#55 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cleburne County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleburne County Elementary School's ranking?
Cleburne County Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cleburne County Elementary School?
391 students attend Cleburne County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cleburne County Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleburne County Elementary School?
Cleburne County Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleburne County Elementary School offer ?
Cleburne County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleburne County Elementary School part of?
Cleburne County Elementary School is part of Cleburne County School District.
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