For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,187 students in Clarke County, AL (there are , serving 634 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Clarke County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, AL are Grove Hill Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School and Thomasville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grove Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 West Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grades: PK-4
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Thomasville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Quincy Ingram St
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-0063
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-0063
Grades: PK-4
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Thomasville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
781 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4928
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4928
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Thomasville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4451
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4451
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Hall Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Clarke County High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Grades: PK-2
| 367 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 40
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Highway 69 N
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3227
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarke County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, AL include Grove Hill Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School and Thomasville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clarke County?
10 public schools are located in Clarke County.
What percentage of students in Clarke County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Clarke County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clarke County include: Grove Hill Elementary School vs. Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School vs. Grove Hill Elementary School, Thomasville Middle School vs. Jackson Middle School
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