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Elba Elementary School vs. Zion Chapel High School

Should you attend Elba Elementary School or Zion Chapel High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Elba Elementary School
145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Zion Chapel High School
29256 Highway 87
Jack, AL 36346
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Elba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Elba Elementary School ranked #547 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #688 in 2022 and from #1076 in 2010, showing a positive trend among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 35–39%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 35–39%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 331 students in 2019 to 395 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 52% and approximately 64% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic demographics.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with 395 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, reflecting stable core attributes of this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Zion Chapel High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–12, ranked #380 in the state in 2023, improving from #409 in 2022 and #456 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this declined from a high of 84% in 2012; reading proficiency was 51%, also higher than the state average of 47% in 2022.
Enrollment grew from 659 students in 1999 to 900 currently, with 58% eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a steady increase in socioeconomic need over time.
The school maintained a stable student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 50 teachers, and its graduation rate was consistently 90%, higher than the state average of 88% in 2023.
Minority enrollment remained low at 8%, with 825 White (not Hispanic) students out of 900 total students, indicating minimal demographic shifts in racial composition.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Total Students
395 students
900 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elba Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Zion Chapel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elba Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Zion Chapel High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elba Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Zion Chapel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elba Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elba City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Zion Chapel High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Coffee County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#547 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#380 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elba Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Zion Chapel High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elba City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zion Chapel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Coffee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elba City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zion Chapel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Coffee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elba City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zion Chapel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Coffee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Zion Chapel High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Coffee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elba Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Zion Chapel High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
50
Kindergarten Students
52
75
Grade 1 Students
68
79
Grade 2 Students
54
64
Grade 3 Students
37
62
Grade 4 Students
48
64
Grade 5 Students
56
58
Grade 6 Students
46
75
Grade 7 Students
-
64
Grade 8 Students
-
64
Grade 9 Students
-
72
Grade 10 Students
-
61
Grade 11 Students
-
58
Grade 12 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elba City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Zion Chapel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Coffee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elba City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Zion Chapel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Coffee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elba City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Zion Chapel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Coffee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
42%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elba City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Zion Chapel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Coffee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elba City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Zion Chapel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Coffee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elba City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Zion Chapel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Coffee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elba City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Zion Chapel High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Coffee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elba City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Zion Chapel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Coffee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elba City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Zion Chapel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Coffee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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