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#1203 of 1,356 schools in AL

Greensboro High School

High School · Hale County · Greensboro, AL

A Hale County high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1221 Baptist Hill Road, Greensboro, AL 36744

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,032
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Greensboro High School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Greensboro High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$33,983

Median home value

$151,200

Median rent

$716/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

32.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southern AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–120.7 mi283Compare →
Hale County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available366Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hale County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greensboro High School is listed in Hale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greensboro High School

Greensboro High School is a public high school in Greensboro, AL, part of Hale County, serving approximately 271 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,203 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greensboro High School

What grades does Greensboro High School serve?

Greensboro High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greensboro High School?

Greensboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensboro High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greensboro High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greensboro High School rank in AL?

Greensboro High School ranks #1,203 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Greensboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greensboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Greensboro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greensboro High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greensboro High School a charter school?

No, Greensboro High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greensboro High School a Title I school?

No, Greensboro High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greensboro High School?

84.1% of students at Greensboro High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 36744)
5,662
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36744; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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