Silverhill School

Silverhill School is a public elementary school serving students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in the small rural community of Silverhill, Alabama, part of Baldwin County. With 481 students and 29 full-time teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.6 to 1, allowing for a reasonably personalized classroom experience in the early grades. Academically, Silverhill School performs well above the state midpoint, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking in the 68th percentile among Alabama's 1,330 rated schools.

Its academic score of 8.4 out of 10 reflects strong overall performance. In ELA and reading, 63% of students score at or above proficiency, a solid result for an elementary school. Math proficiency stands at 41%, indicating room for continued growth in that subject area.

The surrounding ZIP code of 36576 reflects a stable, working community with a median household income of $78,227 and a relatively low poverty rate of 9%. The median home value in the area sits at around $235,600, and the neighborhood maintains a modest population of just under 5,000 residents. Silverhill School sits at 15800 4th Avenue, nestled in a quiet, rural setting near town — the kind of close-knit environment where families often know one another and community ties run deep.

Located in a rural area, Silverhill School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.