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Greene County High School

High School · Greene County · Greensboro, GA

A high school in Greensboro, GA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1002 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642

  • Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$19,636
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Greene County High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Greene County 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,084/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$89,394

Median home value

$423,700

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
8.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·1 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·12 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Greene County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Oconee Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.19–12Not available300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Greene County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Greene County High School

Greene County High School is a public high school in Greensboro, GA, part of Greene County, serving approximately 426 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,250 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greene County High School

What grades does Greene County High School serve?

Greene County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greene County High School?

Greene County High School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greene County High School rank in GA?

Greene County High School ranks #1,250 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Greene County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greene County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Greene County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene County High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Greene County High School a charter school?

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

Is Greene County High School a Title I school?

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

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

97.4% of students at Greene County 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
426
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30642)
14,884
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
55.7
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 30642; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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