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Barbour County Schools & Education

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$3,173

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,270

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#67

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Barbour County

Measured School Summary

Barbour County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 85.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $3,173 per pupil, Barbour County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 68% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 49% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Barbour County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

13/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #67 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.

Completion

85.3%

5.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$3,173

$3,097 below the state average

School coverage

9

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Barbour County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Barbour County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Eufaula City carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#67

of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 27 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Eufaula City

Elementary to high school visible

6,289 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Barbour County

Elementary and high visible

715 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Eufaula City is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Barbour County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Barbour County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Barbour County, Alabama

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Virtual and Physical Learning Hubs

Barbour County features nine public schools serving a total of 7,004 students across two districts. The infrastructure is unique, combining four elementary and three high schools with a significant virtual presence. This mix allows the county to provide education to a broad range of students both in-person and online.

Eufaula City Leads in Enrollment

Eufaula City is the county's primary district, educating 6,289 students across six schools. This includes the massive Alabama Virtual Academy, which serves 3,901 students and makes up a significant portion of the county's total enrollment. The Barbour County district remains smaller, serving 715 students across three schools.

Rural Roots and Digital Classrooms

Seven of the county’s schools are located in rural settings, while two serve the town of Eufaula. The Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula is the largest entity by far, though physical schools like Eufaula High serve a more traditional 717 students. This creates a dual feel of quiet, rural education and large-scale digital learning.

School Overview

Total Schools

9

in Barbour County

Reported Enrollment

7,004

9 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High3
Other1

2 School Districts in Barbour County

9 Public Schools in Barbour County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 9 of 9 matching schools

Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools

Eufaula City

Eufaula, 36027 / Town: Distant

ProfileKG–12Virtual3,901 students

Eufaula High School

Eufaula City

Eufaula, 36027 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High717 students

Eufaula Primary School

Eufaula City

Eufaula, 36027 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary661 students

Moorer Middle School

Eufaula City

Eufaula, 36027 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle538 students

Eufaula Elementary School

Eufaula City

Eufaula, 36027 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary472 students

Barbour County High School

Barbour County

Clayton, 36016 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High317 students

Barbour County Intermediate School

Barbour County

Louisville, 36048 / Rural: Remote

Record2–6Primary263 students

Barbour County Primary School

Barbour County

Clayton, 36016 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–1Primary135 students

Hope Academy

Eufaula City

Eufaula, 36027 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$3,173

State avg $6,270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alabama counties have the highest graduation rates?
Cleburne County (97.0%), Henry County (97.0%), and Pickens County (97.0%) currently lead Alabama among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Alabama?
Across Alabama counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,270. The highest current county values are Lowndes County ($8,377), Macon County ($7,057), and Jefferson County ($6,920). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Barbour County?
Barbour County has a school score of 13/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Barbour County?
The high school graduation rate in Barbour County is 85.3%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Barbour County spend per student?
Barbour County spends $3,173 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Barbour County, Alabama — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Barbour County, Alabama?

Barbour County features nine public schools serving a total of 7,004 students across two districts. The infrastructure is unique, combining four elementary and three high schools with a significant virtual presence. This mix allows the county to provide education to a broad range of students both in-person and online.

What are the major school districts in Barbour County, Alabama?

Eufaula City is the county's primary district, educating 6,289 students across six schools. This includes the massive Alabama Virtual Academy, which serves 3,901 students and makes up a significant portion of the county's total enrollment. The Barbour County district remains smaller, serving 715 students across three schools.

What is the school experience like in Barbour County?

Seven of the county’s schools are located in rural settings, while two serve the town of Eufaula. The Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula is the largest entity by far, though physical schools like Eufaula High serve a more traditional 717 students. This creates a dual feel of quiet, rural education and large-scale digital learning.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.