Geneva County School District
School District · Geneva, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#76 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,608
$200 vs Alabama median
District size
2,819 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Geneva County ranks #76 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Geneva County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Geneva County Elementary School (8.4/10), Slocomb High School (7.7/10), and Geneva County Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Geneva County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Geneva County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geneva County Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Slocomb High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Geneva County Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Slocomb Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Samson High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Geneva County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Samson Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Slocomb Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Samson Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Geneva County
Geneva County is a Geneva, Alabama school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 2,819 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $12,608 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Geneva County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Geneva County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Geneva County students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Geneva County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Geneva County with test data.
Schools in Geneva County
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Geneva
- Total Enrollment
- 2,819
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- District spending per student
- $12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Geneva County?
Geneva County has 9 schools in total — 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Geneva County?
The average composite rating for Geneva County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Geneva County?
Geneva County's district-level spending was $12,608 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Geneva County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Geneva County is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Geneva County?
Geneva County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Geneva County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Geneva County?
Across schools in Geneva County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Geneva County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Geneva County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Geneva County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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