Genesis Innovative School

Genesis Innovative School in Evergreen, AL, is a small alternative school serving 213 students in grades K-12 within the Conecuh County district, which overall faces significant academic challenges.

The most remarkable thing about Genesis is its perfect attendance record. For four straight years, the school has reported a 0% chronic absenteeism rate—meaning every single student comes to school regularly. This is dramatically better than the district average of 12.6% and the state average of 12.0%, and it stands out even when compared to nearby schools like Red Level School (7.1% absenteeism) and Georgiana School (24.9%). This tells parents that Genesis has created a welcoming, engaging environment where kids actually want to be. The school also posts strong graduation rates—95.3% in 2024-2025, beating both the district (91.9%) and state (91.5%) averages, and it has done so consistently for five years.

Academically, the picture is more mixed. The school shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, particularly in 8th grade, where 58.33% of students are proficient—higher than both the district and state. The 11th-grade English scores have also improved dramatically, jumping to 33.33% proficiency, which now exceeds the state average. However, math and science proficiency rates are very low, with some grades reporting 0% proficiency. This is a significant gap compared to McKenzie High School, which shows much higher proficiency across all subjects. In short, Genesis excels at keeping students engaged and on track to graduate, and it has a solid foundation in reading and writing—but families should be aware that standardized test scores in math and science lag behind.