Geneva County High School in Hartford, AL, ranks #867 in Alabama as of 2023, declining from #524 in 2013, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency is between 20–29%, lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency is also 20–29%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency is 30–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment accounts for 31% of the 232 students, with a recent rise in free lunch eligibility increasing from 39% in 2022 to 62% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school serves grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1 based on 15 teachers, maintaining enrollment around 232 students over recent years.
Graduation rates consistently exceed state averages, holding steady at 90% from 2019 to 2023 compared to around 88%–91% statewide.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geneva County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Geneva County High School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Geneva 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 Geneva County High School is 0.48, 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
#867 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
21%
32%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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 Geneva County High School's ranking?
Geneva County High School is ranked #867 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Geneva County High School often compared to?
Geneva County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneva High School, Samson High School, Slocomb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Geneva County High School?
The graduation rate of Geneva County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Geneva County High School?
232 students attend Geneva County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Geneva County High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geneva County High School?
Geneva County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Geneva County High School offer ?
Geneva County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geneva County High School part of?
Geneva County High School is part of Geneva County School District.
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