Best Public Schools in Big Cove, AL

Summary:

The city of Big Cove, Alabama is home to a single standout elementary school, GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary. This school consistently ranks among the top 75 elementary schools in the state, earning high marks for its exceptional academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and efficient use of resources.

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary serves 968 students and is part of the Huntsville City school district. The school has a strong track record, placing in the top 75 elementary schools in Alabama for the past three school years. Its test scores significantly outperform the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 3rd-5th grade students demonstrating high proficiency in math, science, and English language arts.

Despite a relatively low spending per student of $6,660, GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.8%, well below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school serves a less economically disadvantaged student population, with only 11.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced institution that is delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Taylor Road	Big Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7150	935	54	17.4	12.9%	725 (77.5%)	42 (4.5%)	67 (7.2%)	31 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (7.2%)	86.6	75^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.0%		85.7	79^th of 684 public elementary schools	88.5%	4	61.5	65.1	58.4	64.7	79.5	79.3	93.4	$6,660	$469	$6,189

Cities Near Big Cove

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Owens Cross Roads	1.57 mi	1	68^th
Hampton Cove	3.66 mi	2	3^rd
Huntsville	4.77 mi	53	179^th
New Hope	5.92 mi	2	49^th
Gurley	8.08 mi	2	57^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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