Geneva County Middle School

301 West Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Geneva County Middle School ranked #465 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #505 in 2022, and consistently placed in the top 50% of state testing overall over recent years.
Science proficiency stood at 60–64%, higher than the state average of 38–36%, while math proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 29–30%, and reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 46–47%.
Enrollment remained stable at approximately 178 students in grades 6–8, with minority enrollment at about 29%, reflecting a consistent demographic composition including 22 Hispanic and 19 Black students.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2023, slightly higher than the ratio of 16:1 in previous years, with a majority of students (65%) eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need within this Alabama public school.
Geneva County Middle School maintained a 95% graduation rate from 2019 through 2023, consistently exceeding the Alabama state average of approximately 88–91%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Geneva County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Geneva County Middle School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Geneva County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geneva County Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#465 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
30%
50-54%
47%
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
10%
31%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
(22-23)
12.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geneva County Middle School's ranking?
Geneva County Middle School is ranked #465 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Geneva County Middle School?
178 students attend Geneva County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Geneva County Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geneva County Middle School?
Geneva County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Geneva County Middle School offer ?
Geneva County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geneva County Middle School part of?
Geneva County Middle School is part of Geneva County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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