Clio School in Clio, Alabama, closed in 2005; it served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 136 students in its final year.
The school's math proficiency was 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing a continuing downward trend since 2018.
Reading proficiency stood around 20% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, indicating weaker performance over time.
The student body was predominantly Black (111 of 136), with 85% eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
Clio School was part of Barbour County school district and was Title–I eligible before closure, but no recent state or district rankings were recorded due to closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Clio School?
136 students attend Clio School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Clio School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Clio School offer ?
Clio School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Clio School part of?
Clio School is part of Barbour County School District.
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