Clarke County Schools & Education
Clarke County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,362
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#40
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clarke County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Clarke County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.5%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,362 per pupil, Clarke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clarke County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #40 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,362
$92 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clarke County has 10 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clarke County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Clarke County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#40
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Clarke County
Elementary to high school visible
2,171 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Thomasville City
Elementary to high school visible
1,056 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clarke County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clarke County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clarke County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clarke County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Schooling Options in Clarke County
Clarke County features 10 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,227 students. The landscape is evenly distributed with four elementary, three middle, and three high schools providing a clear path for student progression.
Choosing Between County and City Districts
Families can choose between the Clarke County district, which serves 2,171 students, and the Thomasville City district with 1,056 students. No charter schools are currently active, leaving these two strong districts as the primary options.
A Blend of Town and Country Life
Six schools are located in town settings while four are rural, offering varied environments for families. The average school size is a manageable 323 students, with Thomasville Elementary standing as the largest at 470 pupils.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Clarke County
Reported Enrollment
3,227
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Clarke County
Clarke County
Thomasville City
10 Public Schools in Clarke County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Elementary School | Record | Thomasville City | Thomasville, 36784Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 470 |
| Jackson High School | Record | Clarke County | Jackson, 36545Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 439 |
| Grove Hill Elementary School | Record | Clarke County | Grove Hill, 36451Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 351 |
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School | Record | Clarke County | Jackson, 36545Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 338 |
| Thomasville High School | Record | Thomasville City | Thomasville, 36784Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 320 |
| Jackson Middle School | Record | Clarke County | Jackson, 36545Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 296 |
| Jackson Intermediate School | Record | Clarke County | Jackson, 36545Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 269 |
| Thomasville Middle School | Record | Thomasville City | Thomasville, 36784Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 266 |
| Clarke County High School | Record | Clarke County | Grove Hill, 36451Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 265 |
| Wilson Hall Middle School | Record | Clarke County | Grove Hill, 36451Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 213 |
Thomasville Elementary School
Thomasville City
Thomasville, 36784 / Town: Remote
Grove Hill Elementary School
Clarke County
Grove Hill, 36451 / Rural: Remote
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Clarke County
Jackson, 36545 / Town: Remote
Thomasville Middle School
Thomasville City
Thomasville, 36784 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,362
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Clarke County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clarke County, Alabama?
Clarke County features 10 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,227 students. The landscape is evenly distributed with four elementary, three middle, and three high schools providing a clear path for student progression.
What are the major school districts in Clarke County, Alabama?
Families can choose between the Clarke County district, which serves 2,171 students, and the Thomasville City district with 1,056 students. No charter schools are currently active, leaving these two strong districts as the primary options.
What is the school experience like in Clarke County?
Six schools are located in town settings while four are rural, offering varied environments for families. The average school size is a manageable 323 students, with Thomasville Elementary standing as the largest at 470 pupils.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.