For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,221 students in Clarke County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, AL are Thomasville Elementary School, Grove Hill 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarke County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomasville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Thomasville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
781 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4928
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4928
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: 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%
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 40
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, AL include Thomasville Elementary School, Grove Hill Elementary School and Thomasville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarke County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clarke County include: Thomasville Middle School vs. Jackson Middle School, Grove Hill Elementary School vs. Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School vs. Grove Hill Elementary School
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