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5.9 avg / 10

Clarke County School District

School District · Grove Hill, Alabama

Students: 2,158
Teachers (FTE): 127

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,384

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#123 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,384

+$1,576 vs Alabama median

District size

2,158 students

Smaller than Alabama median

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. The district invests $14,384 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Clarke County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Clarke County students show an average math proficiency of 20.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 20.0%
School
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ELA Proficiency 40.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Clarke County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Grove Hill
Total Enrollment
2,158
Teachers (FTE)
127
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clarke County?

Clarke County spends $14,384 per student per year.

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?

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clarke County with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Clarke County?

Across schools in Clarke County with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.9%. 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 5.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
20.0%
ELA Proficiency
40.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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