Barbour County Primary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbour County Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Barbour County Primary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barbour County Primary School is 0.36, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
79%
32%
White
8%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Barbour County Primary School often compared to?
Barbour County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eufaula Primary School, Randolph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Barbour County Primary School?
138 students attend Barbour County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Barbour County Primary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbour County Primary School?
Barbour County Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbour County Primary School offer ?
Barbour County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbour County Primary School part of?
Barbour County Primary School is part of Barbour County School District.
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