Clarke County School District

155 W Cobb St
Grove Hill, AL 36451-3097
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2 public middle schools serving 509 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Alabama.
Public Middle Schools in Clarke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
2,171 Students
239,679 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
12,742 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.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#115 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Clarke County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarke County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarke County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarke County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Clarke County  School District and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.61
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,430 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
23,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
1,432 Students
71,887 Students
% Black Students
66%
30%
# White Students
634 Students
131,369 Students
% White Students
29%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
6,830 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
2,711
# Students in K Grade:
183
5,132
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
5,364
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
4,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
4,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
5,499
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
10,666
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
39,735
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
56,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
58,240
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
13,854
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
11,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
10,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
10,204
# 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.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Clarke County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart displays total spending of Clarke County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,385
$12,892
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Clarke County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,396
$12,112
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Clarke County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clarke County School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Hall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links