Plainview School in Rainsville, Alabama, ranked #287 in the state in 2023, improving from #365 in 2021, and consistently ranked in the top 30% overall in recent years among Alabama public schools.
The school achieved a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the Alabama average of 88%.
Reading proficiency reached 64% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 52%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, although this reflects a decline from previous years when math proficiency peaked above 80% in earlier data.
Enrollment increased from 1,097 students in 2013 to 1,218 in 2023, with a stable student鈥搕eacher ratio near 16:1 and a minority enrollment of approximately 30%, alongside 57% of students eligible for free lunch in the most recent year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Plainview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Plainview School's student population of 1,218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Plainview School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Plainview School's ranking?
Plainview School is ranked #287 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Plainview School often compared to?
Plainview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview School?
The graduation rate of Plainview School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Plainview School?
1,218 students attend Plainview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Plainview School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview School?
Plainview School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plainview School offer ?
Plainview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview School part of?
Plainview School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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