For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,790 students in Hale County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 333 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hale County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hale County, AL are Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Hale County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hale County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Moundville Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
537 Alabama Ave
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Hale County Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Hale County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
Greensboro Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carver Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Greensboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Baptist Hill Road
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Academy
Vocational School
19875 Al Hwy 69 N
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-3691
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Hale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Akron Community School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
P O Drawer 38 141 College Stre
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
141 College South
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
131 5th Ave South
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-4246
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-4246
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1801 South St
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
P O Box 40
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-7932
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-7932
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Sunshine High School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3125 County Road 10
Newbern, AL 36765
(334) 624-8747
Newbern, AL 36765
(334) 624-8747
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hale County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Hale County, AL include Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Hale County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hale County, AL?
8 public schools are located in Hale County, AL.
What percentage of students in Hale County, AL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hale County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County, AL?
Hale County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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