Greene County High School ranked #1172 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #1084 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 10%, reading proficiency was 10%, and science proficiency was 5%, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with math and reading scores remaining consistently low over recent years.
Enrollment declined from 393 students in 2015 to 252 in 2023, with student–teacher ratio improving from 21:1 in 2015 to 15:1 in 2023; 79% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 252 students and 17 teachers in 2023; the student body was predominantly Black (98%) with 52% male and 48% female students.
Graduation rates ranged from 80% to 84% between 2013 and 2023, consistently below the state average of approximately 88%, reflecting ongoing performance challenges at this Alabama high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greene County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Eutaw, AL, spanning approximately 659.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greene County High School's student population of 250 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Changing the Culture One Day at a Time
School Rankings
Greene County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene County High School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
98%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene County High School's ranking?
Greene County High School is ranked #1172 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Greene County High School often compared to?
Greene County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greene County High School?
The graduation rate of Greene County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greene County High School?
250 students attend Greene County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Greene County High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greene County High School offer ?
Greene County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greene County High School part of?
Greene County High School is part of Greene County School District.
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