Serving 312 students in grades 7-12, Barbour County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barbour County High School's student population of 312 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Barbour County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbour County High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
75%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbour County High School's ranking?
Barbour County High School is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Barbour County High School often compared to?
Barbour County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eufaula High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbour County High School?
The graduation rate of Barbour County High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Barbour County High School?
312 students attend Barbour County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Barbour County High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbour County High School offer ?
Barbour County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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