For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 637 students in Hale County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hale County, AL are Hale County High School and Greensboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Hale County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hale County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hale County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2514
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
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
Hale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Drawer 38 141 College Stre
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
141 College South
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
131 5th Ave South
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-4246
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-4246
Grades: K-6
| n/a 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
3125 County Road 10
Newbern, AL 36765
(334) 624-8747
Newbern, AL 36765
(334) 624-8747
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hale County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Hale County, AL include Hale County High School and Greensboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hale County?
3 public high schools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hale County include: Hale County High School vs. Greensboro High School
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