Schools in Zip Code 36048

Zip code 36048, serving the Louisville, Alabama area, is home to just one school: Barbour County Intermediate School, an elementary school serving grades 2 through 6 with 227 students enrolled.

As the only school in this zip code, Barbour County Intermediate School serves a predominantly low-income community, with nearly 9 out of 10 students (88.55%) receiving free or reduced lunch. The school is part of the Barbour County district, which ranks in the bottom 12% of Alabama districts. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Alabama elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency is just 13.04% compared to the state average of 44.89%, and 5th grade English proficiency is 26.09% versus the state's 69.53%. The one relative bright spot is 4th grade English, where 45.71% of students are proficient, approaching the state average of 59.53%. The school also faces a significant chronic absenteeism crisis, with 42.7% of students chronically absent—more than 3.5 times the state average of 12.0%.

Perhaps the most striking finding is the dramatic year-over-year improvement in 4th grade math, which jumped from just 2.27% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 17.14% in 2025-2026—a positive sign, though still far below the state average. However, the school's overall ranking has remained firmly in the bottom decile over three years, and per-student spending of $10,951 has not translated into strong outcomes. The combination of extreme poverty, high absenteeism, and inconsistent performance across grades and subjects suggests that meaningful improvement will require comprehensive support addressing both in-school factors and the broader socioeconomic challenges facing this community. Parents considering this school should be aware of the significant academic challenges, but also note that some cohorts show potential for growth, particularly in upper-grade English.