Barbour County High School

Barbour County
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
297 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Barbour County High School, located in the rural town of Clayton, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Barbour County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The facility functions as a hub for local youth, emphasizing not only core classroom instruction but also the development of social and leadership skills through various extracurricular programs.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric through its athletics and extracurricular activities. By focusing on fostering a supportive environment, Barbour County High School strives to address the unique challenges of its rural setting while promoting student success and school pride. The institution maintains a commitment to the growth of its student body, aiming to equip them with the tools necessary to contribute positively to both the local region and the broader society.
297
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    233 (78.5%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (13.8%)
  • White
    22 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Barbour County
Phone: (334)775-3545
Website: http://bchs.barbourcountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 261
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 64
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio