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Cleburne County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,517 students in Cleburne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cleburne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,517 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Cleburne County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
80 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
3%
32%
# White Students
2,291 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
91%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
185
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,608 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$12,323
$12,938
Spending / Student (19-20)
$11,608
$12,156
Best Cleburne County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ranburne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 Young Dr
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Fruithurst Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 School St
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Grades: 5-7
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Grades: 8-12
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Ranburne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Grades: 5-12
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,517 students.
What is the rank of Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District is ranked #41 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County School District?
91% of Cleburne County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Cleburne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,608 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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