Plainview School

76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,241 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Plainview School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plainview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Plainview School's student population of 1,241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Plainview School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#365 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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25%
24%
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53%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
15%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
10%
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Black
1%
32%
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White
70%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Plainview School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Plainview School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plainview School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plainview School's ranking?
Plainview School is ranked #365 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Plainview School often compared to?
Plainview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview School?
The graduation rate of Plainview School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Plainview School?
1,241 students attend Plainview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Plainview School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview School?
Plainview School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Plainview School offer ?
Plainview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Plainview School part of?
Plainview School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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