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 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,254 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 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,254 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#111 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clarke County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
7%
24%
This chart display 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 AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
46%
This chart display 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 AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Clarke County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1,489 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
66%
32%
# White Students
673 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
30%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
66
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
173
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,855 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,866 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clarke County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Clarke County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,855
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clarke County  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,866
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clarke County  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grove Hill Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 West Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Intermediate School
Math: 5% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Grades: 3-5
| 303 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jackson Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wilson Hall Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Clarke County High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,254 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #112 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,866 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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