For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,015 students in Greensboro, AL (there are , serving 315 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Greensboro, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Greensboro, AL are Greensboro Elementary School, Greensboro Middle School and Greensboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greensboro, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greensboro, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Greensboro Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carver Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Greensboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Baptist Hill Road
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Greensboro, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 South St
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
P O Box 40
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-7932
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-7932
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greensboro, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Greensboro, AL include Greensboro Elementary School, Greensboro Middle School and Greensboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Greensboro?
4 public schools are located in Greensboro.
What percentage of students in Greensboro go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Greensboro are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greensboro?
Greensboro public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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