Hale County School District

1115 Powers St
Greensboro, AL 36744-1219
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,193 students in Hale County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Hale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
2,193 Students
750,754 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
43,195 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hale County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#122 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

14%
30%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

33%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

22%
38%
92%
90%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
19.9%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
71%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
26%
50%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,143 is higher than the state median of $15,706. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,435 is higher than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$11,791 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$34 MM
$11,166 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,143
$15,706

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,435
$14,874

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hale County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moundville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
537 Alabama Ave
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Hale County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Greensboro Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Carver Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Greensboro High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 Baptist Hill Road
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hale County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Academy
Vocational School
19875 Al Hwy 69 N
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-3691
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hale County School District?
Hale County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,193 students.
What is the rank of Hale County School District?
Hale County School District is ranked #117 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County School District?
71% of Hale County School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hale County School District?
Hale County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Hale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,435 is higher than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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