Cleburne County Middle School

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Cleburne County Middle School ranks 71 st of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cleburne County Middle School is a public middle school in Heflin, Alabama, serving 236 students in grades 5-7. The school is part of the Cleburne County School District, which is ranked 60 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Cleburne County Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Alabama middle schools, with strong performance in English language arts. However, the school's math scores lag behind state and county averages. The student population is predominantly white, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school performs well for its special education and low-income student populations, ranking 34th and 54th in the state, respectively. In comparison, nearby schools like Piedmont Middle School and schools in the Oxford City and Calhoun County districts demonstrate stronger academic performance.

Despite its relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Cleburne County Middle School's per-student spending is lower than nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio is higher. These factors may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance, suggesting that continued efforts to address the needs of all students, particularly in mathematics, could help Cleburne County Middle School further improve its overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-7

661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264-2217

(256) 463-2405

District: Cleburne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,654

Students who attend Cleburne County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cleburne County High School

Feeder schools for Cleburne County Middle School:

Elementary:	Cleburne County Elementary School
	Fruithurst Elementary School
	Pleasant Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

African American:

5.9%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cleburne County Middle School ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), African American (5.9%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleburne County Middle School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Cleburne County Middle School employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleburne County Middle School is $8,654.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cleburne County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleburne County Middle School 71^st of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Cleburne County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cleburne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleburne County 60^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cleburne County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2007	57.75	173^rd	412	58.0%
2008	53.22	192^nd	417	54.0%
2009	64.80	132^nd	425	68.9%
2010	72.10	104^th	435	76.1%
2011	64.24	157^th	435	63.9%
2012	69.67	110^th	436	74.8%
2013	67.55	117^th	436	73.2%
2014	61.52	140^th	438	68.0%
2015	53.73	177^th	430	58.8%
2016	64.68	124^th	432	71.3%
2017	71.00	91^st	432	78.9%
2018	69.30	116^th	423	72.6%
2019	71.69	93^rd	437	78.7%
2021	68.81	95^th	440	78.4%
2022	65.92	117^th	432	72.9%
2023	76.62	73^rd	437	83.3%
2024	77.85	71^st	442	83.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	42.56	104^th	195	46.7%
2018	41.29	129^th	223	42.2%
2019	98.61	2^nd	254	99.2%
2023	73.95	34^th	281	87.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.80	78^th	349	77.7%
2018	73.43	78^th	396	80.3%
2019	75.77	61^st	396	84.6%
2021	71.81	62^nd	415	85.1%
2022	62.42	120^th	421	71.5%
2023	86.29	24^th	410	94.1%
2024	81.31	54^th	437	87.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	70.62	79^th	380	79.2%
2018	70.74	99^th	392	74.7%
2019	66.15	105^th	399	73.7%
2021	67.98	89^th	415	78.6%
2022	74.52	69^th	423	83.7%
2023	74.17	78^th	417	81.3%
2024	71.77	91^st	426	78.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.42	102^nd	380	73.2%
2018	65.87	112^th	397	71.8%
2019	73.92	73^rd	399	81.7%
2021	65.70	99^th	418	76.3%
2022	53.68	168^th	427	60.7%
2023	73.19	81^st	419	80.7%
2024	78.36	64^th	428	85.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	79.97	25^th	205	87.8%

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Rank History for White students at Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	65.63	63^rd	247	74.5%
2018	54.13	130^th	331	60.7%
2019	59.46	111^th	343	67.6%
2021	58.58	113^th	369	69.4%
2022	55.49	130^th	376	65.4%
2023	64.05	97^th	370	73.8%
2024	64.27	98^th	373	73.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cleburne County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	274	22	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	304
2008	248	17	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	271
2009	234	15	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	257
2010	253	16	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	277
2011	236	19	0	7	1	0	0	263
2012	255	19	0	5	0	0	1	280
2013	250	21	0	6	0	0	4	281
2014	227	28	0	10	0	0	3	268
2015	233	35	1	6	0	0	4	279
2016	230	32	0	5	0	0	5	272
2017	218	23	0	10	0	0	6	257
2018	220	17	0	7	0	0	9	253
2019	223	20	0	7	3	0	7	260
2020	228	17	0	12	2	0	11	270
2021	234	20	0	9	2	0	11	276
2022	226	14	0	8	0	0	12	260
2023	202	18	0	9	1	0	6	236
2024	223	15	0	11	0	0	5	254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cleburne County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	304	n/a	n/a	63.5
2008	271	14.8	18.3	63.8
2009	257	14.1	18.0	64.6
2010	277	13.1	21.0	63.2
2011	263	14.8	17.6	59.3
2012	280	16.3	17.0	65.4
2013	281	18.6	15.0	62.6
2014	268	16.6	16.0	72.4
2015	279	16.0	17.4	63.8
2016	272	15.0	18.1	59.6
2017	257	13.9	18.3	56
2018	253	13.5	18.6	64
2019	260	14.7	17.5	53.1
2020	270	14.6	18.4	55.2
2021	276	14.6	18.8	50
2022	260	13.6	19.0	54.2
2023	236	12.6	18.6	70.8
2024	254	13.6	18.5	70.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cleburne County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	304	n/a	n/a	63.5
2008	271	14.8	18.3	63.8
2009	257	14.1	18.0	64.6
2010	277	13.1	21.0	63.2
2011	263	14.8	17.6	59.3
2012	280	16.3	17.0	65.4
2013	281	18.6	15.0	62.6
2014	268	16.6	16.0	72.4
2015	279	16.0	17.4	63.8
2016	272	15.0	18.1	59.6
2017	257	13.9	18.3	56
2018	253	13.5	18.6	64
2019	260	14.7	17.5	53.1
2020	270	14.6	18.4	55.2
2021	276	14.6	18.8	50
2022	260	13.6	19.0	54.2
2023	236	12.6	18.6	70.8
2024	254	13.6	18.5	70.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cleburne County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,485 (17.2%)	$7,035 (81.3%)	$8,654

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleburne County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 73^rd of 437 Middle schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County Middle School)	58.8	41.7	17.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)	46.8	29.1	17.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County Middle School)	69.8	35.7	34.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)	44.2	28.2	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County Middle School)	41.2	32.7	8.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)	42.8	19.9	22.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	236	9.2%
African American	20	18	10%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	202	9.4%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	70.8%	17.7%

Schools Near Cleburne County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cleburne County Middle School	Public	5-7	661 Duke Drive	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 463-2405	254	14	18.5	70.1%	223 (87.8%)	15 (5.9%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	77.9	71^st of 442 public middle schools	83.9%		76.6	73^rd of 437 public middle schools	83.3%	2	24.1	49.3	21.5			71.2	72.1	67.2		$8,654	$1,485	$7,035
White Plains Middle School	Public	5-8	5800 Al Highway 9	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4700	391	21	18.4	57.3%	306 (78.3%)	25 (6.4%)	49 (12.5%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	79.6	65^th of 442 public middle schools	85.3%		75.4	78^th of 437 public middle schools	82.2%	13	33.3	19.6	44.1	37.9	56.9	81.5	65.9	74.7	67.8	$8,745	$1,018	$7,681
Saks Middle School	Public	5-8	4400 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7400	301	19	15.5	86.4%	116 (38.5%)	144 (47.8%)	36 (12.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)										$9,554	$2,122	$7,386
Anniston Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5020	394	20	19.7	91.1%	26 (6.6%)	325 (82.5%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	14.1	381^st of 442 public middle schools	13.8%		11.9	398^th of 437 public middle schools	8.9%	17		8.3	2.7	7.6	11.3		31.7	21.2	31.0	$13,119	$3,040	$10,075
CE Hanna School	Public	5-6	1111 Watson Rd	Hobson City	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 241-3896	560	43	13.0	73.2%	251 (44.8%)	155 (27.7%)	110 (19.6%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)								(n/a)	42.9	35.6				74.0	54.7			$9,502	$1,565	$7,917
Oxford Middle School	Public	7-8	1750 Highway 78 W	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	No	(256) 241-3816	586	43	13.6	69.8%	278 (47.4%)	174 (29.7%)	99 (16.9%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	67.5	110^th of 442 public middle schools	75.1%		72	92^nd of 437 public middle schools	78.9%	18			27.8	21.8	42.3			62.4	57.4	$10,003	$1,320	$8,663
Piedmont Middle School	Public	6-8	401 N Main St	Piedmont	36272	Calhoun County	Piedmont City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 447-6165	236	15	15.3	68.2%	191 (80.9%)	21 (8.9%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	92.7	30^th of 442 public middle schools	93.2%		89.1	34^th of 437 public middle schools	92.2%	4		64.6	55.4	43.8	54.4		73.1	73.4	78.8	$7,714	$880	$6,829

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleburne County Middle School

How many students attend Cleburne County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Cleburne County Middle School.

What district is Cleburne County Middle School in?

Cleburne County

What is the racial makeup of Cleburne County Middle School?

Students at Cleburne County Middle School are 88% White, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Cleburne County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cleburne County Middle School usually go on to attend Cleburne County High School

Is Cleburne County Middle School a good school?

Cleburne County Middle School ranks 71^st of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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