Grove Hill Elementary School, a public school in Grove Hill, AL, served grades PK–4 with an enrollment of 340 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023; it qualified for Title I and had 67% minority enrollment.
The school ranked #323 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #783 in 2017, and placed in the top 30% statewide overall and top 20% for reading/language arts proficiency.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 60–64%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 585 students in 1999 to 340 students in 2023, while free/reduced lunch eligibility remained high, with 70% eligible for free lunch and 5% for reduced price lunch in 2023, reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges.
is a Clarke County public school offering no virtual instruction and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grove Hill Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Grove Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
58%
32%
White
33%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Hill Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Grove Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Grove Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Grove Hill Elementary School?
340 students attend Grove Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grove Hill Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grove Hill Elementary School?
Grove Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grove Hill Elementary School offer ?
Grove Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove Hill Elementary School part of?
Grove Hill Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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