Summary:
Big Cove, Alabama, is home to a single public elementary school, GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5th and is part of the Huntsville City school district.
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is a clear academic standout, ranking in the top 10% of all elementary schools in Alabama. Its state ranking has improved steadily over the past three years, moving from the 88th percentile to the 91st percentile, and it currently holds a 5-star rating. The school outperforms both its district and the state by wide margins in every subject and grade level tested. For example, 5th-grade English proficiency is an exceptional 93.29%, compared to the state average of 69.53%, and 4th-grade science proficiency is 72.61% versus the state's 50.23%. Mathematics scores are also strong, with 4th-grade math at 68.59% compared to the state's 42.07%, though math remains the lowest-performing subject relative to the school's own high standards in English and science.
The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 12.94% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, and it has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.6%—less than half the state average of 12.0%. With an enrollment of 935 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, the school demonstrates consistent year-over-year growth, with proficiency rates improving in nearly every subject between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. For parents, this school offers a highly supportive and academically rigorous environment, with a particular strength in English and science, and a clear upward trajectory in performance.
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