Geneva City

The Geneva City school district in Alabama serves 1,229 students across three public schools—Mulkey Elementary School, Geneva Middle School, and Geneva High School—covering grades K-12, and ranks in the top 13% of all Alabama districts with a 4-star rating.

For parents, the standout story is Geneva High School, which earned a 5-star rating in 2025-2026 after jumping from 122nd to 28th in the state rankings. Its 11th-grade math proficiency (54.93%) is roughly double the state average, and it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate. The high school also receives the highest per-student funding at $12,182, which appears to yield strong results. Mulkey Elementary School is a consistent performer in English and math, with 5th-grade English proficiency at 86.52%—17 points above the state—and 5th-grade math nearly double the state average. However, its 4th-grade science proficiency (41.57%) is the only metric in the district that falls below the state average, signaling a potential area for improvement. Geneva Middle School performs well academically, especially in 8th-grade science (72.41% vs. 54.12% state) and 7th-grade English, but it stands out for a different reason: its chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1% is nearly double the district average of 7.3% and matches the state average, a concern despite its strong test scores.

Overall, the district shows a clear academic pipeline where students enter strong and leave exceptional. The high school’s dramatic one-year improvement in math and its 5-star rating suggest effective interventions or a particularly strong cohort. While the middle school’s absenteeism is a red flag, the district’s low overall chronic absenteeism (7.3% vs. 12.0% state) and efficient resource allocation—with the best-funded school producing the best outcomes—paint a positive picture for families seeking a high-performing, close-knit school system.