Greene County High School ranked #1172 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #1084 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 10%, reading proficiency was 10%, and science proficiency was 5%, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with math and reading scores remaining consistently low over recent years.
Enrollment declined from 393 students in 2015 to 252 in 2023, with student鈥搕eacher ratio improving from 21:1 in 2015 to 15:1 in 2023; 79% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 252 students and 17 teachers in 2023; the student body was predominantly Black (98%) with 52% male and 48% female students.
Graduation rates ranged from 80% to 84% between 2013 and 2023, consistently below the state average of approximately 88%, reflecting ongoing performance challenges at this Alabama high school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greene County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greene County High School's student population of 252 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Changing the Culture One Day at a Time
School Rankings
Greene County High 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 Greene County High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene County High School's ranking?
Greene County High School is ranked #1172 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Greene County High School often compared to?
Greene County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greene County High School?
The graduation rate of Greene County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Greene County High School?
252 students attend Greene County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Greene County High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greene County High School offer ?
Greene County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greene County High School part of?
Greene County High School is part of Greene County School District.
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