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Clarke County High School vs. Sweet Water High School

Should you attend Clarke County High School or Sweet Water High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Clarke County High School
151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sweet Water High School
440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Sweet Water High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Clarke County High School ranked near the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools in overall testing in 2023, with its state rank declining from #983 in 2018 to #1126 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 11% to 19% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was at or below 10%, far lower than the state average around 47%.
Minority enrollment was approximately 73%, primarily Black students (180 of 252 total), with total enrollment declining from 443 students in 2013 to 252 in 2023, and the percentage eligible for free lunch rising to 70%.
The school served grades 9–12 with a total enrollment of 252 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of about 14:1 in 2023, placing it among the top 5% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratios.
Graduation rates ranged from 75% to 94%, consistently exceeding or matching the Alabama state average of about 88% in recent years.
Sweet Water High School ranked #319 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #215 in 2021 and #150 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from 71% in 2019; reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 40–44%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 658 students in 2016 to 568 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 37%, and 50% of students qualifying for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic stability over recent years.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 12, with 568 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, among the lowest ratios in Alabama, contributing to its ranking in the top 10% for student attention.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
252 students
568 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clarke County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sweet Water High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clarke County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sweet Water High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clarke County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sweet Water High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clarke County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clarke County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Water High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marengo County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1126 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#319 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clarke County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sweet Water High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
48%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Water High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Water High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sweet Water High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clarke County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sweet Water High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clarke County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sweet Water High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
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53
Grade 1 Students
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49
Grade 2 Students
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35
Grade 3 Students
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47
Grade 4 Students
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44
Grade 5 Students
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33
Grade 6 Students
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36
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
65
45
Grade 10 Students
73
52
Grade 11 Students
71
37
Grade 12 Students
43
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sweet Water High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sweet Water High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
72%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sweet Water High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sweet Water High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sweet Water High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clarke County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clarke County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sweet Water High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clarke County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clarke County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sweet Water High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clarke County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clarke County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sweet Water High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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