Top Rankings
Crenshaw County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,088 students in Crenshaw County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Crenshaw County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
648 Schools
# Students
2,088 Students
310,670 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
18,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crenshaw County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
31%
30%
% White
59%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,551 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,296 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$13,551
$13,006
Spending / Student (19-20)
$12,296
$12,220
Best Crenshaw County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brantley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8879 N Main St
Brantley, AL 36009
(334) 527-8879
Brantley, AL 36009
(334) 527-8879
Grades: PK-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Home School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Montgomery Hwy
Highland Home, AL 36041
(334) 441-3424
Highland Home, AL 36041
(334) 441-3424
Grades: PK-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Luverne High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
194 First Ave
Luverne, AL 36049
(334) 335-3331
Luverne, AL 36049
(334) 335-3331
Grades: PK-12
| 776 students
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
