Greensboro West High School in Greensboro, AL, was closed in 2010 and served grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 323 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 prior to closure.
The school's math proficiency sharply declined from 65% in 2012 to 8% in 2023, remaining lower than the Alabama state average which was 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 75% in 2012 to 29% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47% in 2022.
Science proficiency was 20% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38% in the same year.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black students at 68%, with 56% of students eligible for free lunch indicating a high level of socioeconomic need before the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
69%
31%
White
30%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Greensboro West High School?
323 students attend Greensboro West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Greensboro West High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greensboro West High School?
Greensboro West High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greensboro West High School offer ?
Greensboro West High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Greensboro West High School part of?
Greensboro West High School is part of Hale County School District.
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