Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Clarke County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clarke County High School's student population of 252 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clarke County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke County High School is 0.41, 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
#1114 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
72%
32%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke County High School's ranking?
Clarke County High School is ranked #1114 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Clarke County High School often compared to?
Clarke County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson High School, Thomasville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarke County High School?
The graduation rate of Clarke County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Clarke County High School?
252 students attend Clarke County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Clarke County High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke County High School?
Clarke County High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
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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