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Barbour County High School

Public | 9-12 | 334 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 26, 2010

because it has great students and great teachers!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2008

nice staff,good athletic program,and great test scores
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 10, 2005

I am a 2004 graduate of this school and my experiences there were grand. The faculty and staff are determined to ensure that you receive the best possible education.I am currently enrolled at Wallace Community College-Sparks Campus taking my General Study courses. I am transfering to Alabama A&M University with plans of majoring in Political Science in the Fall 05-06 semester.Barbour County High School has definitely played an important roll in my decisions to continue my education.
—Submitted by Zaccheus Caraway, a former student


Posted December 2, 2004

This is the new Barbour County High School. This school has dedicated teachers and a committed administrative staff. All test scores and writing assessments are on are above the state's average. The students are competent and motivated. This school's success can be contributed to the hard work of the students, teachers, and administration.
—Submitted by Eric Turner, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

I went to this school when it was Louisville High School. It is horrible and really needs to improve on education. There is too much violence in this school. I finally got smart and transferred schools when I was in the 11th grade. I would have gone nowhere staying in this school.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

63 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

63 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
65%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Language

All Students68%
Female73%
Male62%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Math

All Students65%
Female74%
Male55%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students69%
Female70%
Male69%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Social Studies

All Students39%
Female45%
Male31%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant39%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students93%
Female97%
Male88%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Language

All Students87%
Female91%
Male80%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students87%
Female91%
Male80%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male72%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students72%
Female80%
Male60%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 35%
White 3% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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South Midway Exit
Clayton, AL 36016
Phone: (334) 775-3545

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