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#951 of 1,356 schools in AL
Elberta High School
High School · Baldwin County · Elberta, AL
A Baldwin County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13355 Main St, Elberta, AL 36530
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elberta High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elberta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elberta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,252
Median home value
$251,900
Median rent
$1,093/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berean Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–10 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Baldwin County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 282 | Compare → |
| Daphne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,799 | Compare → |
| Fairhope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #37 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elberta High School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elberta High School
Elberta High School is a public high school in Elberta, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 762 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elberta High School
What grades does Elberta High School serve?
Elberta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elberta High School?
Elberta High School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elberta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elberta High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elberta High School rank in AL?
Elberta High School ranks #951 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Elberta High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elberta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elberta High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elberta High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elberta High School a charter school?
No, Elberta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elberta High School a Title I school?
No, Elberta High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elberta High School?
64.8% of students at Elberta High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (251) 986-8127
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36530)
- 6,824
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 50
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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