Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Elmore County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmore County High School's student population of 516 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmore County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmore County High School is 0.23, 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
#500 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
11%
32%
White
87%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmore County High School's ranking?
Elmore County High School is ranked #500 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elmore County High School often compared to?
Elmore County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tallassee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmore County High School?
The graduation rate of Elmore County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elmore County High School?
516 students attend Elmore County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elmore County High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmore County High School?
Elmore County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmore County High School offer ?
Elmore County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elmore County High School part of?
Elmore County High School is part of Elmore County School District.
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