Elba High School ranked #1100 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #818 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall state rankings for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 25–29%, lower than the state average of 47%, reflecting weaker academic performance over recent years.
Enrollment declined from 291 students in 2019 to 241 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 50%, and eligibility for free lunch rising to 64%, showing increased socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 7–12, Elba High School had 241 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, ranking in the top 5% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio among Alabama high schools.
Graduation rates ranged between 80–89%, slightly below the Alabama state average of approximately 88%, placing the school in the bottom 50% statewide for this metric.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elba area residents, typically within a 10-15 minute drive, are about 5.5 miles away on average, with the furthest being 8.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elba High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elba High School's student population of 224 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Motto
Elba High School–The Standard is Excellence
School Rankings
Elba High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elba High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
46%
31%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elba City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elba High School's ranking?
Elba High School is ranked #1100 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elba High School often compared to?
Elba High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Brockton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Elba High School?
The graduation rate of Elba High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elba High School?
224 students attend Elba High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Elba High School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elba High School?
Elba High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elba High School offer ?
Elba High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elba High School part of?
Elba High School is part of Elba City School District.
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