Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grove Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grove Hill Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
58%
32%
White
33%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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
What is Grove Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Hill Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Grove Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Grove Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Grove Hill Elementary School?
340 students attend Grove Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grove Hill Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Hill Elementary School?
Grove Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grove Hill Elementary School offer ?
Grove Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Grove Hill Elementary School part of?
Grove Hill Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School Students/Teachers
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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