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5.6 avg / 10

Hale County School District

School District · Greensboro, Alabama

Students: 2,248
Teachers (FTE): 135

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,032

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#131 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,032

+$224 vs Alabama median

District size

2,248 students

Typical than Alabama median

About Hale County

Hale County is a Greensboro, Alabama school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,248 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $13,032 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Hale County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Greensboro Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Hale County students show an average math proficiency of 15.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.1%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hale County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 15.4%
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ELA Proficiency 38.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hale County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Greensboro
Total Enrollment
2,248
Teachers (FTE)
135
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hale County?

Hale County has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hale County?

The average composite rating for Hale County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hale County?

Hale County spends $13,032 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hale County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hale County is 16.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hale County?

Greensboro Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hale County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Hale County?

Across schools in Hale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hale County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Hale County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 6 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
15.4%
ELA Proficiency
38.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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