Greenville High School

Greenville High School in Greenville, AL, is a public high school serving 526 students in grades 9-12 within the Butler County school district, where about 74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most encouraging news is a dramatic turnaround in keeping students on track to graduate. After hovering around 67-69% for two years, the graduation rate jumped to 86.2% in 2024-2025, nearly matching the state average of 91.5% and the rate at nearby Calhoun High School (86.3%). Chronic absenteeism also saw a massive improvement, dropping from a staggering 56.9% in 2023-2024 to 17.1% in 2024-2025, though it remains above the state's 12.0% rate. These gains suggest real progress in student engagement and school culture.

However, academic proficiency remains a serious concern. On the 11th-grade assessments, only 5.26% of students are proficient in math, 10.53% in science, and 17.39% in English—all far below state averages (27.21%, 36.17%, and 33.73%, respectively). While these numbers are low, Greenville outperforms Calhoun High School in nearly every metric, with more than triple the English proficiency rate and double the science rate. The school also serves some student groups better than others: white students rank in the 41st percentile statewide, while special education students rank in the 7th percentile, indicating a critical area for improvement. Overall, Greenville shows a promising "turnaround" in keeping students in school, but test scores have yet to catch up—making the next few years crucial to watch.