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Clarke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,158 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Clarke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,158 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
68%
32%
% White
27%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,471 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,483 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,471
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,483
$12,220
Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grove Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 West Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Gr: 3-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Hall Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Clarke County High School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,158 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #109 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County School District?
68% of Clarke County School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,483 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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