Middle Schools in Hale County

Summary:

The middle schools in Hale County, Alabama face significant challenges, with both Hale County Middle School and Greensboro Middle School performing well below the state averages in academic achievement.

Neither school stands out as a clear standout, with Hale County Middle School ranked 221 out of 439 Alabama middle schools and Greensboro Middle School ranked 334. Both schools have low proficiency rates in mathematics and English, with Greensboro Middle School's 6th-grade math proficiency rate at just 8%, compared to the state average of 33.97%. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding the state average.

The data also suggests that the middle schools in Hale County serve predominantly low-income student populations, with Greensboro Middle School having an exceptionally high free and reduced lunch rate of 87.61%. This high-poverty student population may contribute to the schools' challenges, and the difference in per-student spending between the two schools ($9,812 at Greensboro Middle School vs. $8,124 at Hale County Middle School) may indicate funding disparities that could impact the schools' ability to provide quality education. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in this area.

District Detail

1115 Powers St
Greensboro, AL 36744-1219

(334) 624-8836

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,193

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greensboro Middle School	Public	6-8	620 Carver Street	Greensboro	36744	Hale County	Hale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 624-4005	215	13	16.5	89.8%	5 (2.3%)	209 (97.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.4	334^th of 439 public middle schools	23.9%		30.9	319^th of 442 public middle schools	27.8%	15	8.0	7.0	10.0	25.7	28.0	54.9	40.0	$9,812	$2,020	$7,768
Hale County Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Wildcat Way	Moundville	35474	Hale County	Hale County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 371-7000	243	13	18.6	53.5%	96 (39.5%)	134 (55.1%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	48.5	221^st of 439 public middle schools	49.7%		48.4	217^th of 442 public middle schools	50.9%	4	25.0	11.4	19.0	46.8	43.8	61.4	60.8	$8,124	$992	$7,108

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tuscaloosa County	4.21 mi	36	84^th
Tuscaloosa City	12.84 mi	21	80^th
I Dream Big Charter Schools	13.93 mi	1
Greene County	19.3 mi	5
Bibb County	26.88 mi	9	85^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.