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Crenshaw County

Alabama · Public K-12

Across all districts in Crenshaw County, public schools number 4 and enroll approximately 2,063 K-12 students (1 high).

7-year change in Crenshaw County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,063
-215 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 65%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
30%
was 31%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,063
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,560
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.9%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
3
2,063 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crenshaw County Public Schools
2,063 students · 1 district in Crenshaw County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Crenshaw 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
White
71%
Hispanic
2%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
5%
Black
30%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.8% under 18

Test scores in Crenshaw County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Luverne High School· 55.4%
  2. Brantley High School· 55.3%
  3. Highland Home School· 42.0%

See all 3 schools in Crenshaw County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Highland Home SchoolHighland HomeCombinedPK-12746·
Luverne High SchoolLuverneCombinedPK-12745·
Brantley High SchoolBrantleyCombinedPK-12572·
Crenshaw County Career AcademyLuverneHigh07-12··

Cities in Crenshaw County

Luverne2 schoolsBrantley1 schoolHighland Home1 school

About Crenshaw County

In Alabama, Crenshaw County is a low-population county of about 13,122 residents. 4 public schools across the county hosts about 2,063 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,560, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 13% meaningfully below the Alabama median.

On the school-mix side, Crenshaw County consists of 1 high school (0), and 3 combined or other schools.

Crenshaw County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,063 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Crenshaw County has declined 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,278 students to 2,063. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 65% to 59% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Crenshaw County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Crenshaw County?
Crenshaw County, Alabama has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,063 students.
How many high schools are in Crenshaw County?
Crenshaw County, Alabama has 1 public high school.
What is the largest school district in Crenshaw County?
Crenshaw County Public Schools is the largest school district in Crenshaw County, serving approximately 2,063 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Crenshaw County?
Crenshaw County, Alabama has a population of approximately 13,122, with a median age of 42. About 22.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Crenshaw County?
Median household income in Crenshaw County is $48,560, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crenshaw County?
Approximately 18.7% of adults 25 and older in Crenshaw County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crenshaw County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.9% of students in Crenshaw County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 60.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crenshaw County schools?
Across Crenshaw County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Crenshaw County?
Crenshaw County residents are approximately 71% White, 2% Hispanic, 24% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Crenshaw County is owner-occupied?
Crenshaw County has about 6,583 housing units, of which roughly 73.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data