Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Greensboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greensboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Greensboro High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greensboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greensboro High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1256 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensboro High School's ranking?
Greensboro High School is ranked #1256 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greensboro High School?
The graduation rate of Greensboro High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Greensboro High School?
271 students attend Greensboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greensboro High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greensboro High School?
Greensboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greensboro High School offer ?
Greensboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Greensboro High School part of?
Greensboro High School is part of Hale County School District.
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