Serving 211 students in grades 7-9, Barbour County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
7%
Black
(15-16)87%
33%
White
(15-16)3%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Barbour County Middle School?
211 students attend Barbour County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Barbour County Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbour County Middle School?
Barbour County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Barbour County Middle School offer ?
Barbour County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Barbour County Middle School part of?
Barbour County Middle School is part of Barbour County School District.
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