Elementary Schools in Clarke County

Summary:

The Clarke County school district in Alabama is home to three elementary schools: Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Grove Hill Elementary School, and Jackson Intermediate School. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and face common challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the three schools, Grove Hill Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 365 out of 680 Alabama elementary schools in 2024-2025. The school outperformed the Clarke County and Alabama averages in several academic subjects, including 3rd and 4th grade math, 4th grade science, and 3rd and 4th grade English. Jackson Intermediate School also performed well, with proficiency rates in 5th grade math and English exceeding the district and state averages.

However, the data also reveals some concerning trends. All three schools had a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a systemic issue in the district. Additionally, the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.03% at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School to 74.12% at Grove Hill Elementary School. The variation in spending per student, from $9,733 at Jackson Intermediate School to $11,483 at Grove Hill Elementary School, may also indicate funding disparities within the district.

District Detail

155 W Cobb St
Grove Hill, AL 36451-3097

(251) 250-2155

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,130

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
Grove Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	450 West Cobb Street	Grove Hill	36451	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 250-2150	348	20	17.2	75.0%	115 (33.0%)	200 (57.5%)	13 (3.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	47.7	365^th of 680 public elementary schools	46.3%		37.2	450^th of 684 public elementary schools	34.2%	85	45.5	32.4		36.8	65.5	58.8		$11,483	$2,820	$8,640
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	133 Mayton Dr	Jackson	36545	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 246-2525	389	24	15.9	73.8%	101 (26.0%)	260 (66.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.6%)								(n/a)								$10,867	$2,130	$8,712
Jackson Intermediate School	Public	3-5	2950 Highway 43	Jackson	36545	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 246-1599	282	14	19.8	75.9%	66 (23.4%)	199 (70.6%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	39.2	430^th of 680 public elementary schools	36.8%		37.8	446^th of 684 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	29.4	35.2	52.5	25.0	51.7	48.2	66.3	$9,733	$2,110	$7,598

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Thomasville City	12.64 mi	3	40^th
Alabama Youth Services	16.11 mi	6
Monroe County	17.59 mi	9	99^th
Washington County	18.23 mi	8	89^th
Wilcox County	21.21 mi	6	125^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.