Elberta High School closed in 2024, ranking #700 statewide in 2023 after declining from #167 in 2010, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, but lower than the district average of 38%; similarly, reading proficiency dropped to 25% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment increased from 517 students in 1999 to 784 students in 2023, with eligibility for free lunch rising sharply from 27% in 1999 to 52% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 9–12 with about 762 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 19:1 in its final year of operation.
Graduation rates fluctuated but generally improved, reaching 90% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88% that year.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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
16%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Elberta High School's ranking?
Elberta High School is ranked #700 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elberta High School?
The graduation rate of Elberta High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elberta High School?
762 students attend Elberta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elberta High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elberta High School?
Elberta High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elberta High School offer ?
Elberta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elberta High School part of?
Elberta High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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