Silverhill School, a New Jersey high school serving grades Pre–K to 6 with 481 students and a 17:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #440 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #270 in 2021.
Math proficiency at Silverhill was 30%, approximately equal to the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, significantly higher than the state average of 38%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for science.
Enrollment increased modestly from 445 in 2022 to 485 in 2023, with 64% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a notable rise in socioeconomic need over recent years.
Minority enrollment at Silverhill was 45%, with Hispanic students comprising 165 of the total, showing demographic diversity in this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Silverhill area, with students typically within a 10-12 minute drive (averaging 4.2 mi., up to 6.8 mi. away).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverhill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Silverhill School's student population of 497 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Silverhill School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverhill School is 0.56, 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
#440 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
55%
50%
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
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Baldwin County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverhill School's ranking?
Silverhill School is ranked #440 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Silverhill School?
497 students attend Silverhill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Silverhill School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silverhill School?
Silverhill School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silverhill School offer ?
Silverhill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silverhill School part of?
Silverhill School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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