Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Greensboro 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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greensboro area students typically reside within a 20-30 minute drive, averaging 12.3 miles, with some traveling up to 18 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greensboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greensboro High School's student population of 276 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greensboro 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 Greensboro High School is 0.06, 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
#1191 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
97%
31%
White
1%
50%
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
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hale County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensboro High School's ranking?
Greensboro High School is ranked #1191 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greensboro High School?
The graduation rate of Greensboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Greensboro High School?
276 students attend Greensboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greensboro High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greensboro High School?
Greensboro High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greensboro High School offer ?
Greensboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greensboro High School part of?
Greensboro High School is part of Hale County School District.
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