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Crenshaw County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,063 students in Crenshaw County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Crenshaw County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,063 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crenshaw County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
30%
31%
% White
59%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,715 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,445 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,715
$12,875
Spending / Student
$12,445
$12,097
Best Crenshaw County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brantley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8879 N Main St
Brantley, AL 36009
(334) 527-8879
Brantley, AL 36009
(334) 527-8879
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Highland Home School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Montgomery Hwy
Highland Home, AL 36041
(334) 441-3424
Highland Home, AL 36041
(334) 441-3424
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Luverne High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
194 First Ave
Luverne, AL 36049
(334) 335-3331
Luverne, AL 36049
(334) 335-3331
Gr: PK-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Crenshaw County Career Academy
Vocational School
183 Votec Dr
Luverne, AL 36049
(334) 335-6519
Luverne, AL 36049
(334) 335-6519
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crenshaw County School District?
Crenshaw County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,063 students.
What is the rank of Crenshaw County School District?
Crenshaw County School District is ranked #100 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crenshaw County School District?
59% of Crenshaw County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crenshaw County School District?
Crenshaw County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Crenshaw County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,445 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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