Clarke County High School vs. Sweet Water High School
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Clarke County High School ranked near the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools in overall testing in 2023, with its state rank declining from #983 in 2018 to #1126 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 11% to 19% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was at or below 10%, far lower than the state average around 47%.
Minority enrollment was approximately 73%, primarily Black students (180 of 252 total), with total enrollment declining from 443 students in 2013 to 252 in 2023, and the percentage eligible for free lunch rising to 70%.
The school served grades 9–12 with a total enrollment of 252 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of about 14:1 in 2023, placing it among the top 5% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratios.
Graduation rates ranged from 75% to 94%, consistently exceeding or matching the Alabama state average of about 88% in recent years.
Sweet Water High School ranked #319 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #215 in 2021 and #150 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from 71% in 2019; reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 40–44%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 658 students in 2016 to 568 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 37%, and 50% of students qualifying for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic stability over recent years.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 12, with 568 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, among the lowest ratios in Alabama, contributing to its ranking in the top 10% for student attention.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
252 students
568 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1275 schools in AL (Bottom 50%)
#319 out of 1275 schools in AL (Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
48%
(Top 20% in AL)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
-
53
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
-
35
Grade 3 Students
-
47
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 5 Students
-
33
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
65
45
Grade 10 Students
73
52
Grade 11 Students
71
37
Grade 12 Students
43
32
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
72%
34%
% White
27%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
