For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,835 students in Greenville, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 489 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Greenville, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greenville, AL are Greenville Elementary School, Greenville Middle School and Greenville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Greenville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greenville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Butler Cir
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Gr: 3-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Overlook Rd
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Greenville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Butler County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
100 Tiger Drive
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
100 Butler Circle
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Gr: PK-2 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greenville, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Greenville, AL include Greenville Elementary School, Greenville Middle School and Greenville High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenville?
5 public schools are located in Greenville.
What percentage of students in Greenville go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Greenville are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenville?
Greenville public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Greenville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greenville include: Wo Parmer Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School, Greenville Elementary School vs. Greenville Middle School, Greenville Middle School vs. Greenville Elementary School
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