For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 489 students in Hale County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hale County, AL are Hale County Middle School and Greensboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hale County Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 263 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
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 middle schools in Hale County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hale County, AL include Hale County Middle School and Greensboro Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hale County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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