Greene County High School

Greene County High School is a public high school located in Eutaw, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school has consistently ranked among the lower-performing high schools in the state of Alabama over the past decade, facing significant challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and resource allocation.

Academically, Greene County High School's standardized test scores are well below the state averages, with only 3.92% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.71%. The school's performance in other subject areas, such as Science (21.57% proficient) and English (23.53% proficient), also lags behind the state. When compared to other high schools in the state, Greene County High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 90.0% to a low of 82.4%, and the dropout rate has been a concern, reaching as high as 12.0% in recent years.

The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 83.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Chronic absenteeism has also been a significant issue, with rates ranging from 14.1% to 33.3% over the past few years. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $14,514 in 2018-2019, the school's academic outcomes have not shown significant improvement, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and explore ways to optimize the use of available funds to support student learning. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Greene County High School will require a comprehensive and sustained effort, focusing on targeted interventions, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement.