Plainview School

76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,218 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Plainview School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Plainview School's student population of 1,218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1936
School Mascot
Bears

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 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#287 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
36%
30%
64%
47%
52%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 88%.
How many students attend Plainview School?
1,218 students attend Plainview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Plainview School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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