Clarke County School District
School District · Grove Hill, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#90 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,384
+$1,576 vs Alabama median
District size
2,158 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Clarke County ranks #90 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Clarke County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jackson High School (6.9/10), Grove Hill Elementary School (6.7/10), and Clarke County High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Clarke County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Grove Hill Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Clarke County High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Wilson Hall Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Jackson Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Jackson Intermediate School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clarke County
Clarke County is a Grove Hill, Alabama school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,158 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $14,384 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Clarke County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Clarke County students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Clarke County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clarke County with test data.
Schools in Clarke County
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Grove Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 2,158
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- District spending per student
- $14,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clarke County?
The average composite rating for Clarke County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clarke County?
Clarke County's district-level spending was $14,384 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarke County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clarke County is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clarke County?
Jackson High School is the highest-rated school in Clarke County with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Clarke County?
Across schools in Clarke County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clarke County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Clarke County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Clarke County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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