Crenshaw County Schools & Education
Crenshaw County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,575
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#52
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crenshaw County
Measured School Summary
Crenshaw County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,575 per pupil, Crenshaw County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crenshaw 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #52 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,575
$305 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Crenshaw County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Crenshaw 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.
Small-system county
Crenshaw County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#52
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Crenshaw County
High school only in this slice
2,240 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Crenshaw County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Crenshaw County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Crenshaw 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.
K-12 Success in a Concentrated System
Crenshaw County operates a single school district serving 2,240 students across just four primary campuses. Most students attend PK-12 "other" schools, which consolidate elementary and secondary education into single facilities. This streamlined model simplifies transitions for students as they progress through their grade levels.
Comprehensive K-12 Campus Model
The Crenshaw County district manages all four schools, focusing on a PK-12 model rather than separate elementary and middle schools. Luverne High School and Highland Home School are the largest anchors, serving 845 and 839 students respectively. No charter schools exist here, ensuring all resources remain within the unified public system.
The Heart of Rural Learning
Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the deeply local and quiet lifestyle of the area. Because the system uses large PK-12 campuses, the average school size is relatively high at 747 students per site. This creates a unique atmosphere where students of all ages share the same campus throughout their entire childhood.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Crenshaw County
Reported Enrollment
2,240
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County
4 Public Schools in Crenshaw County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne High School | Record | Crenshaw County | Luverne, 36049Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 845 |
| Highland Home School | Record | Crenshaw County | Highland Home, 36041Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 839 |
| Brantley High School | Record | Crenshaw County | Brantley, 36009Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 556 |
| Crenshaw County Career Academy | Record | Crenshaw County | Luverne, 36049Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Highland Home School
Crenshaw County
Highland Home, 36041 / Rural: Distant
Crenshaw County Career Academy
Crenshaw County
Luverne, 36049 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,575
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Crenshaw County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crenshaw County, Alabama?
Crenshaw County operates a single school district serving 2,240 students across just four primary campuses. Most students attend PK-12 "other" schools, which consolidate elementary and secondary education into single facilities. This streamlined model simplifies transitions for students as they progress through their grade levels.
What are the major school districts in Crenshaw County, Alabama?
The Crenshaw County district manages all four schools, focusing on a PK-12 model rather than separate elementary and middle schools. Luverne High School and Highland Home School are the largest anchors, serving 845 and 839 students respectively. No charter schools exist here, ensuring all resources remain within the unified public system.
What is the school experience like in Crenshaw County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the deeply local and quiet lifestyle of the area. Because the system uses large PK-12 campuses, the average school size is relatively high at 747 students per site. This creates a unique atmosphere where students of all ages share the same campus throughout their entire childhood.
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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.