High Schools in Cleburne County

Cleburne County, Alabama is home to two high schools: Cleburne County High School and Ranburne High School. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and have maintained a 90% four-year graduation rate in recent years, a strong performance. However, the schools show some differences in their academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics proficiency.

Cleburne County High School has struggled more with mathematics, with only 18.58% of 11th graders and 12.96% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025. In contrast, Ranburne High School showed higher proficiency rates in mathematics, with 20% of 11th graders and 14.29% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better. Both schools performed better in English, with Cleburne County High School having higher proficiency rates in this subject compared to mathematics.

Another notable difference between the two schools is the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for economic disadvantage. Cleburne County High School had a significantly higher percentage of students (63.69%) receiving this assistance compared to Ranburne High School (55.31%) in 2023-2024. This suggests that Cleburne County High School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, which may require additional resources and support to ensure their academic success.