For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 966 students in Clarke County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, AL are Thomasville High School, Jackson High School and Clarke County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Clarke County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarke County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomasville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4451
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4451
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Clarke County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 40
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, AL include Thomasville High School, Jackson High School and Clarke County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarke County?
3 public high schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarke County include: Jackson High School vs. Thomasville High School, Clarke County High School vs. Thomasville High School, Thomasville High School vs. Jackson High School
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