For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,218 students in Rainsville, AL (there are , serving 522 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Rainsville, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Rainsville, AL is Plainview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rainsville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rainsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rainsville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Grades: PK-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Technical Center
Vocational School
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rainsville, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Rainsville, AL include Plainview School.
How many public schools are located in Rainsville?
3 public schools are located in Rainsville.
What percentage of students in Rainsville go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Rainsville are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rainsville?
Rainsville public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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