Plainview School in Rainsville, Alabama, ranked #287 in the state in 2023, improving from #365 in 2021, and consistently ranked in the top 30% overall in recent years among Alabama public schools.
The school achieved a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the Alabama average of 88%.
Reading proficiency reached 64% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 52%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, although this reflects a decline from previous years when math proficiency peaked above 80% in earlier data.
Enrollment increased from 1,097 students in 2013 to 1,218 in 2023, with a stable student–teacher ratio near 16:1 and a minority enrollment of approximately 30%, alongside 57% of students eligible for free lunch in the most recent year.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plainview School's student population of 1,167 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,167 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Plainview School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview School is 0.50, 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
#287 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview School's ranking?
Plainview School is ranked #287 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Plainview School often compared to?
Plainview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview School?
The graduation rate of Plainview School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Plainview School?
1,167 students attend Plainview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Plainview School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview School?
Plainview School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plainview School offer ?
Plainview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview School part of?
Plainview School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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