Rebecca Comer School in Eufaula, Alabama, closed in 2005 and formerly served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 112 students, all identifying as Black and 89% eligible for free lunch at the time of closure.
The school exhibited very low math proficiency at 5% in recent reporting years, significantly lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency ranged between 10% and 29% in 2018–2022, consistently lower than the state average of approximately 46–47%.
Science proficiency was reported at 15% in 2022, below the state average of 38%, indicating weak academic performance across core subjects prior to closure.
The student–teacher ratio was about 14:1 in 2004 before closure, with a Title I designation reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need in this Union County, AL public school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rebecca Comer School?
112 students attend Rebecca Comer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rebecca Comer School students are Black.
What grades does Rebecca Comer School offer ?
Rebecca Comer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rebecca Comer School part of?
Rebecca Comer School is part of Barbour County School District.
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