For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 885 students in Hartford, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, AL are Geneva County Elementary School, Geneva County Middle School and Geneva County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geneva County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 S 6th Ave
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Geneva County Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 West Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Geneva County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartford, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, AL include Geneva County Elementary School, Geneva County Middle School and Geneva County High School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
3 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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