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Plainview School vs. Fyffe High School

Should you attend Plainview School or Fyffe High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Plainview School
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Fyffe High School
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Plainview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Fyffe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Plainview School in Rainsville, Alabama, ranked #287 in the state in 2023, improving from #365 in 2021, and consistently ranked in the top 30% overall in recent years among Alabama public schools.
The school achieved a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the Alabama average of 88%.
Reading proficiency reached 64% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 52%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, although this reflects a decline from previous years when math proficiency peaked above 80% in earlier data.
Enrollment increased from 1,097 students in 2013 to 1,218 in 2023, with a stable student–teacher ratio near 16:1 and a minority enrollment of approximately 30%, alongside 57% of students eligible for free lunch in the most recent year.
Fyffe High School ranked #439 statewide in 2023, showing fluctuation but generally maintaining a position within Alabama's top public schools over recent years.
Math proficiency was 34% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 50%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 48%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable with 939 students (Pre–K through 12) in 2023, with minority enrollment at 28% and about 57% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic diversity.
The student–teacher ratio was 16:1, contributing to the school's low student–teacher ratio ranking in Alabama's top 20%.
Fyffe High School's graduation rate consistently ranked in the top 5% statewide, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
1,218 students
939 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plainview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fyffe High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plainview School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fyffe High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plainview School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fyffe High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plainview School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fyffe High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#287 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#439 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plainview School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fyffe High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in AL)
34%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fyffe High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fyffe High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fyffe High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plainview School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fyffe High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plainview School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fyffe High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
48
Kindergarten Students
71
81
Grade 1 Students
98
82
Grade 2 Students
94
68
Grade 3 Students
82
58
Grade 4 Students
87
62
Grade 5 Students
91
65
Grade 6 Students
92
67
Grade 7 Students
97
60
Grade 8 Students
82
74
Grade 9 Students
115
81
Grade 10 Students
90
82
Grade 11 Students
82
55
Grade 12 Students
88
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
15%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Plainview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fyffe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fyffe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plainview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fyffe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plainview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fyffe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plainview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fyffe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plainview School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fyffe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plainview School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fyffe High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plainview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fyffe High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plainview School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fyffe High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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