For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,107 students in Hale County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hale County, AL are Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Hale County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Moundville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
537 Alabama Ave
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Hale County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Greensboro Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carver Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hale County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hale County, AL include Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Hale County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hale County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hale County include: Moundville Elementary School vs. Big Sandy Elementary School, Big Sandy Elementary School vs. Moundville Elementary School
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