Total enrollment
2,063
-148 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Crenshaw County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crenshaw County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.3% | #42 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,063 | #56 of 65 | #2,201 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #64 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #4 of 65 | #1,917 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.9% | #18 of 65 | #867 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.7% | #23 of 64 | #809 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.
Residents
13,122
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,063
students · 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
School enrollment
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)
- Luverne High School· 55.4%
- Brantley High School· 55.3%
- Highland Home School· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Home School | Highland Home | Combined | PK-12 | 746 | · |
| Luverne High School | Luverne | Combined | PK-12 | 745 | · |
| Brantley High School | Brantley | Combined | PK-12 | 572 | · |
| Crenshaw County Career Academy | Luverne | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Crenshaw County
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 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,211 students to 2,063.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data