Top Rankings
Clarke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,171 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Clarke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,171 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1,432 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
66%
32%
# White Students
634 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
29%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
183
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,385 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,396 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,385
$12,892
Spending / Student
$14,396
$12,112
Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grove Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 West Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Hall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Magnet School
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,171 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #114 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County School District?
66% of Clarke County School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,396 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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