Top Rankings
Geneva County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,784 students in Geneva County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Geneva County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,784 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Geneva County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.62
# American Indian Students
9 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
272 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
291 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
10%
32%
# White Students
2,110 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
76%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
236
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,646 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,154
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,646
$12,112
Best Geneva County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slocomb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 S Hemby Street
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2132
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2132
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Geneva County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 S 6th Ave
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Slocomb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 South County Road 9
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Geneva County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 West Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Samson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
823 North State Hwy 87
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Samson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Rank: #77.
Geneva County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
Samson High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #99.
Slocomb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Esto Hwy
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Geneva Regional Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1308 West Maple Avenue
Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 248-6354
Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 248-6354
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Geneva County School District?
Geneva County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,784 students.
What is the rank of Geneva County School District?
Geneva County School District is ranked #42 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Geneva County School District?
76% of Geneva County School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Geneva County School District?
Geneva County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Geneva County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,646 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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