Cleburne County High School ranked #652 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #586 in 2021 but an improvement from #771 in 2017, reflecting fluctuating overall ranking trends among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 20% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, declining sharply from 36% in 2019; reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average, while science proficiency was 38%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment declined from 789 students in 1999 to 570 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 21% in 1999 to 56% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts at this Alabama high school.
The school served grades 8 through 12 with 548 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023; minority enrollment was 14%, including 31 Black students and 26 Hispanic students.
Graduation rates consistently ranked in the top 5% statewide, reaching 95% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleburne County High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Heflin, AL, covering an area of approximately 405.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area and the furthest edge being 22 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleburne County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cleburne County High School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cleburne County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleburne County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleburne County High School's ranking?
Cleburne County High School is ranked #652 out of 1,275 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleburne County High School?
The graduation rate of Cleburne County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cleburne County High School?
555 students attend Cleburne County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cleburne County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleburne County High School?
Cleburne County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleburne County High School offer ?
Cleburne County High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleburne County High School part of?
Cleburne County High School is part of Cleburne County School District.
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