Elberta High School closed in 2024, ranking #700 statewide in 2023 after declining from #167 in 2010, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, but lower than the district average of 38%; similarly, reading proficiency dropped to 25% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment increased from 517 students in 1999 to 784 students in 2023, with eligibility for free lunch rising sharply from 27% in 1999 to 52% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 9–12 with about 762 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 19:1 in its final year of operation.
Graduation rates fluctuated but generally improved, reaching 90% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88% that year.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elberta Middle School serves the southeastern part of Elberta, AL, covering an area of approximately 128.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being around 12.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elberta High School's student population of 735 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Elberta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elberta High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elberta High School's ranking?
Elberta High School is ranked #700 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elberta High School often compared to?
Elberta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elberta High School?
The graduation rate of Elberta High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elberta High School?
735 students attend Elberta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Elberta High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elberta High School?
Elberta High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elberta High School offer ?
Elberta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elberta High School part of?
Elberta High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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