Eufaula City

Eufaula City is a town-based school district in Barbour County, Alabama, serving 8,930 students across six schools. The district experienced a 7.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting ongoing demographic shifts in the service area. With 143 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 44.0:1, considerably above typical recommended levels.

Academically, Eufaula City's performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency reaches 8.6% compared to the state average of 31.9%, while reading proficiency is 37.0% against 54.5% statewide. The graduation rate of 80.7% trails the state average of 88.4% by approximately 7.7 percentage points.

The district serves a student population with significant economic challenges, with 76.4% classified as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 15.2% of students qualify for special education services, and 2.9% are English learners. Racial composition is relatively balanced, with 50.8% White students, 42.7% Black students, and 7.9% Hispanic students.

Financially, Eufaula City operates with per-pupil spending of $8,834, notably below the state average of $12,157. The total budget of $55.6 million is supported primarily by state funding at 67.2%, followed by federal contributions at 20.4% and local revenue at 12.4%, indicating limited local fiscal capacity relative to statewide patterns.