Greensboro Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% among Alabama public schools with a recent state rank of #1033 in 2023, improving slightly from #1118 in 2022.
Math proficiency was 8% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 29%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 20% to 24%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined modestly from 273 students in 2017 to 226 students in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 97%, primarily Black students, and over 80% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 226 students in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
As a Title I eligible middle school in Alabama's Hale County, Greensboro Middle School participated in the National School Lunch Program and operated without virtual instruction options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greensboro neighborhood, with most students living within a 20-30 minute drive (avg. 12.3 mi., furthest 18 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greensboro Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Greensboro Middle School's student population of 215 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Greensboro Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greensboro Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
97%
31%
White
2%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensboro Middle School's ranking?
Greensboro Middle School is ranked #1033 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Greensboro Middle School?
215 students attend Greensboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greensboro Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greensboro Middle School?
Greensboro Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greensboro Middle School offer ?
Greensboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greensboro Middle School part of?
Greensboro Middle School is part of Hale County School District.
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