Summary:
Schools in zip code 36744 (Greensboro, Alabama) serve 1,010 students across three public schools—Greensboro Elementary School (PK-5), Greensboro Middle School (6-8), and Greensboro High School (9-12)—all within the Hale County district, which ranks in the bottom 20% of Alabama districts.
If you’re comparing the three schools, Greensboro Middle School is the relative bright spot. It has the strongest state ranking (23rd percentile) and shows the most consistent year-over-year improvement in English, with 8th graders reaching 51.52% proficiency—close to the state average. Its 8th grade science score (43.94%) nearly doubled from the prior year and is within 10 points of the state average. In contrast, Greensboro High School is the most concerning: it ranks in the 8th percentile statewide, and 11th grade English proficiency is just 3.33%, a staggering 30-point gap from the state average. The high school also has a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.3%—nearly double the state rate—which likely drives its poor outcomes. Greensboro Elementary School sits in the middle, with 3rd grade English at 52% (a relative strength) but 5th grade math at just 11.11%, the lowest elementary score.
Across all three schools, math proficiency drops sharply as students advance—from roughly 26-29% in 3rd-4th grade to just 4-7% in 6th-7th grade—suggesting a transition or curriculum alignment problem. All schools serve highly economically disadvantaged populations (79-90% free/reduced lunch), and per-student spending is similar ($9,647-$9,812), yet outcomes vary widely. On the positive side, the high school’s 84.1% graduation rate shows students persist to completion despite academic struggles, and the middle school’s science gains offer a model for targeted instructional success. For parents, this means early elementary shows some promise, middle school offers the best momentum, but the high school needs urgent intervention—especially around attendance and English instruction.
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