Elba High School vs. New Brockton High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Elba High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
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Student Attention
New Brockton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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.
New Brockton High School ranked #815 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #596 in 2021 and showing overall weaker performance over recent years among Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates consistently reached 95% in recent years, notably higher than the Alabama state average of approximately 88%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Math proficiency remained low at 10–14% in 2023, substantially lower than the state average of 30%, with a downward trend from 34% in 2019; reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 601 students in 2022 to 436 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 32%, and eligibility for free lunch rising over the past decade to 51%, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 436 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, reflecting a trend of fluctuating staffing levels amidst declining enrollment in this Alabama high school.
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
241 students
436 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#815 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
42
-
Grade 8 Students
37
-
Grade 9 Students
43
128
Grade 10 Students
29
125
Grade 11 Students
44
96
Grade 12 Students
46
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
17%
% Black
43%
10%
% White
50%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
