Summary
Elba High School is a public high school located in Elba, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Elba City School District, which is ranked 92 out of 135 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Elba High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in academic assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, Science, and English was significantly lower than the state average (8.7%, 8.7%, and 9.52%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 23.71%, 32.38%, and 30.24%). Additionally, Elba High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 80.4% to 93.1%, which is generally lower than the state's target of 90% or higher. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.8% to 25.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as Straughn High School, Enterprise High School, Opp High School, and New Brockton High School, Elba High School generally underperforms in academic assessments, graduation rates, and other key metrics. To improve, the school and Elba City School District should focus on targeted interventions, such as academic support programs, attendance initiatives, and community partnerships, to address the specific needs of their student population and close the achievement gap with higher-performing nearby schools.
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