Total enrollment
9,079
+1,964 (+28%) vs SY 2020-21
Barbour County
Alabama · Public K-12
Barbour County's school count of 9 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 9,079 students inside Alabama, around 37% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Barbour County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Barbour County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9,079 | #24 of 65 | #871 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #43 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #15 of 65 | #2,112 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 71.2% | #10 of 65 | #711 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.5% | #9 of 64 | #489 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Barbour County school rankings
Residents
24,643
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
9,079
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,042
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.2%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
4
1,455 students
Middle
1
495 students
High
3
1,025 students
Combined / other
1
6,104 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Eufaula City
8,421 students · 2 districts in Barbour County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Barbour County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
10.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Barbour County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools | Eufaula | Combined | KG-12 | 6,104 | · |
| Eufaula High School | Eufaula | High | 09-12 | 728 | · |
| Eufaula Primary School | Eufaula | Elementary | PK-02 | 623 | · |
| Moorer Middle School | Eufaula | Middle | 06-08 | 495 | · |
| Eufaula Elementary School | Eufaula | Elementary | 03-05 | 471 | · |
| Barbour County High School | Clayton | High | 07-12 | 297 | · |
| Barbour County Intermediate School | Louisville | Elementary | 02-06 | 227 | · |
| Barbour County Primary School | Clayton | Elementary | PK-01 | 134 | · |
| Hope Academy | Eufaula | High | 06-12 | · | · |
Cities in Barbour County
About Barbour County
Barbour County is a low-population county of about 24,643 residents in Alabama. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 9,079 students across 9 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,042, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 17% noticeably below the Alabama median.
On the school-mix side, Barbour County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,455 students), 1 middle school (495), 3 high schools (1,025), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Barbour County is Eufaula City, which alone enrolls about 8,421 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,079 students, rose 28% from the 7,115 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Barbour County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data