Clarke County High School

151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Clarke County High School serves 276 students in grades 9-12.
Clarke County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarke County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Clarke County High School's student population of 276 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarke County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clarke County High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
69%
32%
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White
30%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarke County High School's ranking?
Clarke County High School is ranked #1214 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarke County High School?
The graduation rate of Clarke County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Clarke County High School?
276 students attend Clarke County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Clarke County High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke County High School?
Clarke County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clarke County High School offer ?
Clarke County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clarke County High School part of?
Clarke County High School is part of Clarke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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