Summary:
Eclectic, Alabama is home to a single public high school, Elmore County High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 and enrolls approximately 494 students within the Elmore County district.
For parents considering this school, the standout feature is its exceptional graduation rate of 96.3% for the 2024-2025 school year, which is nearly five points above the state average and over nine points above the district average. Academically, the school shows notable strength in English and science, with 11th-grade English proficiency reaching 56.1% in 2024-2025—almost double the state average—and science proficiency consistently outpacing the state by roughly six points. However, mathematics remains a clear weakness, with only about 26-29% of students proficient, which is below the district average and only at the state level. The school has maintained a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, though its state ranking has been volatile, swinging from 39th to 103rd to 89th, suggesting sensitivity to small cohort changes. A key concern is chronic absenteeism at 15.4%, which is notably higher than both the district (12.1%) and state (12.0%) averages and may be contributing to the year-over-year declines seen in all tested subjects—English dropped 11.4 points, science 5.7 points, and math 2.8 points between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
With only 33% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively low-poverty population compared to state averages, which likely supports its strong overall performance. Per-student spending is near the national average at $11,033, though this data is from 2018-2019. While the school excels in graduation rates and literacy, parents should be aware of the math proficiency gap and the rising absenteeism trend. Targeted interventions in mathematics and attendance could help stabilize test scores and solidify the school's position as a top-tier option in Alabama.
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