For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,167 students in Rainsville, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 522 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Rainsville, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Rainsville, AL is Plainview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rainsville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rainsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rainsville, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Gr: PK-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Technical Center
Vocational School
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rainsville, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Rainsville, AL include Plainview School.
How many public schools are located in Rainsville?
3 public schools are located in Rainsville.
What percentage of students in Rainsville go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Rainsville are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rainsville?
Rainsville public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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