For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,490 students in Cleburne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cleburne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,490 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleburne County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 52% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
52%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
3%
31%
% White
89%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,734 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,457
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,734
$12,097
Best Cleburne County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ranburne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Young Dr
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Fruithurst Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 School St
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Gr: 8-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Ranburne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Gr: 5-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,490 students.
What is the rank of Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District is ranked #40 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County School District?
89% of Cleburne County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleburne County School District?
Cleburne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Cleburne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,734 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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