Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Elberta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elberta High School's student population of 784 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elberta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elberta High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elberta High School's ranking?
Elberta High School is ranked #670 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elberta High School often compared to?
Elberta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elberta High School?
The graduation rate of Elberta High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elberta High School?
784 students attend Elberta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Elberta High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elberta High School?
Elberta High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elberta High School offer ?
Elberta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elberta High School part of?
Elberta High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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