For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,344 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 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,344 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
1,590 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
68%
32%
# White Students
681 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
29%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
177
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,578 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,398 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,578
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,398
$12,156
Best Hale County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moundville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
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: #22.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Hale County Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
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: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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 Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
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: #66.
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
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hale County School District?
Hale County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,344 students.
What is the rank of Hale County School District?
Hale County School District is ranked #122 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County School District?
68% of Hale County School District students are Black, 29% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Hale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,398 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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