Total enrollment
4,043
+45 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Geneva County
Alabama · Public K-12
Geneva County runs 13 public K-12 schools inside Alabama, with the county population around 26,887. The mix is 4 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high.
7-year change in Geneva County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 78%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
10%
was 12%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,043
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,771
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.2%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
4
2,006 students
Middle
4
897 students
High
5
1,140 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Geneva County Public Schools
2,814 students · 2 districts in Geneva County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Geneva County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
13.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Geneva County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Geneva County Elementary School· 79.9%
- Slocomb Elementary School· 77.3%
- Mulkey Elementary School· 76.8%
- Geneva Middle School· 73.6%
- Slocomb Middle School· 70.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Samson High School· 17.1%
- Geneva County High School· 21.9%
- Geneva High School· 23.8%
- Slocomb High School· 28.1%
- Samson Middle School· 55.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | Slocomb | Elementary | PK-05 | 609 | · |
| Mulkey Elementary School | Geneva | Elementary | PK-05 | 562 | · |
| Geneva County Elementary School | Hartford | Elementary | PK-05 | 474 | · |
| Geneva High School | Geneva | High | 09-12 | 369 | · |
| Samson Elementary School | Samson | Elementary | PK-05 | 361 | · |
| Slocomb High School | Slocomb | High | 09-12 | 354 | · |
| Geneva Middle School | Geneva | Middle | 06-08 | 298 | · |
| Slocomb Middle School | Slocomb | Middle | 06-08 | 265 | · |
| Geneva County High School | Hartford | High | 09-12 | 234 | · |
| Samson High School | Samson | High | 09-12 | 183 | · |
| Geneva County Middle School | Hartford | Middle | 06-08 | 178 | · |
| Samson Middle School | Samson | Middle | 06-08 | 156 | · |
| Geneva Regional Career Technical Center | Geneva | High | 10-12 | · | · |
Cities in Geneva County
About Geneva County
In Alabama, Geneva County is a rural-scale county of about 26,887 residents. 13 public schools across the county enrolls about 4,043 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,771, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% lower than the Alabama median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Geneva County spans 4 elementary schools (2,006 students), 4 middle schools (897), and 5 high schools (1,140).
Geneva County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,814 students across Geneva County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Geneva County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,998 students to 4,043.
On this page, the community for Geneva County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Geneva County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data