Hale County High School, a public high school in Moundville, AL serving grades 9–12, ranked #1225 in the state in 2023, reflecting a decline from #693 in 2018 and placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and substantially higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math proficiency stood at 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 10–14%, also below the state average of approximately 47%.
Science proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 366 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; 54% of students were minorities, predominantly Black (51%) and White (45%), with 180 students eligible for free lunch indicating socioeconomic challenges.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 379 in 2023 to 366 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 43% in 2021 to 49% in 2023, highlighting growing socioeconomic need at this Union County AL high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hale County High School serves the northern part of Moundville, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 249.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hale County High School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hale 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 Hale County High School is 0.54, 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
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
50%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
46%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. 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 Hale County High School's ranking?
Hale County High School is ranked #1225 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hale County High School often compared to?
Hale County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hale County High School?
The graduation rate of Hale County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hale County High School?
354 students attend Hale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hale County High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hale County High School?
Hale County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hale County High School offer ?
Hale County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hale County High School part of?
Hale County High School is part of Hale County School District.
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