How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Barbour County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clayton, Alabama | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 715 | 35,951 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Barbour County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,172 | $13,148 |
| Federal Revenue | 42.9% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 38.4% | 54.2% |
| Local Revenue | 18.7% | 28.2% |
Barbour County
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Barbour County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.9% | 32.6% |
| African American | 75.1% | 48.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.1% | 56.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Barbour County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 98 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 219.3:1 | 456.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 25.0% |
School Types
Barbour County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.