For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,010 students in Greensboro, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 318 private students). 80% 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 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greensboro, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Greensboro Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Carver Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Greensboro High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Baptist Hill Road
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12
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?
80% 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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