Hale County High School is a public high school in Moundville, Alabama and serves about 360 students in Hale County, Alabama. The student body is predominantly African American and white. Wildcats are the school mascot. Black and gold are the school colors. Its football team was established in 1913.
Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Hale County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hale County High School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Hale County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale County High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
51%
32%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale County High School's ranking?
Hale County High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,285 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hale County High School?
366 students attend Hale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hale County High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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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