Elkmont High School's overall state ranking declined from #837 in 2022 to #879 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency at Elkmont was 16% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline noted since 2019 when math proficiency was 37%.
Reading proficiency was 36% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 25% to 29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 643 students in 2023 to 619 currently, while minority enrollment was approximately 27%, reflecting diversity including 125 Hispanic and 18 Black students, with 395 students eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 6–12 with 619 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than nearby 6–12 schools Ardmore and East Limestone.
Despite academic challenges, the graduation rate ranged from 90% to 94% between 2019 and 2023, consistently exceeding the Alabama state average of about 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkmont High School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Elkmont 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 Elkmont High School is 0.45, 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
#879 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkmont High School's ranking?
Elkmont High School is ranked #879 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elkmont High School often compared to?
Elkmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardmore High School, East Limestone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkmont High School?
The graduation rate of Elkmont High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elkmont High School?
597 students attend Elkmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elkmont High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkmont High School?
Elkmont High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elkmont High School offer ?
Elkmont High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkmont High School part of?
Elkmont High School is part of Limestone County School District.
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