For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 805 students in 36451, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 298 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 36451, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36451, AL are Grove Hill Elementary School, Wilson Hall Middle School and Clarke County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36451 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36451, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36451, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grove Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 West Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Hall Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Clarke County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2107
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36451, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36451, AL include Grove Hill Elementary School, Wilson Hall Middle School and Clarke County High School.
How many public schools are located in 36451?
3 public schools are located in 36451.
What percentage of students in 36451 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 36451 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36451?
36451 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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