Barbour County High School serves 315 students in grades 7-12.
Barbour County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbour County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barbour County High School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbour County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Barbour County High 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
69%
32%
White
11%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
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 Barbour County High School's ranking?
Barbour County High School is ranked #1051 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbour County High School?
The graduation rate of Barbour County High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Barbour County High School?
315 students attend Barbour County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Barbour County High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbour County High School?
Barbour County High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Barbour County High School offer ?
Barbour County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Barbour County High School part of?
Barbour County High School is part of Barbour County School District.
School Reviews
1 11/2/2018
The kids have no respect for other students or the school staff.
5 3/19/2015
This school is in need of serious Educational help and the state is not Helping.
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