For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,744 students in Hale County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 333 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hale County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hale County, AL are Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Hale County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Moundville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
537 Alabama Ave
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Hale County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Greensboro Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carver Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Greensboro High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Baptist Hill Road
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hale County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Academy
Vocational School
19875 Al Hwy 69 N
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-3691
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-3691
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hale County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hale County, AL include Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Hale County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hale County?
8 public schools are located in Hale County.
What percentage of students in Hale County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hale County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hale County include: Moundville Elementary School vs. Big Sandy Elementary School, Big Sandy Elementary School vs. Moundville Elementary School
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