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Greene County

Alabama · Public K-12

Greene County, Alabama reports 5 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 7,424, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Greene County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
841
-233 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
97%
was 97%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
841
NCES CCD
Median income
$29,200
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.2%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
1
282 students
Middle
1
309 students
High
3
250 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greene County Public Schools
841 students · 1 district in Greene County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene 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
White
18%
Hispanic
0%
Black
81%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
2%
Black
97%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Greene County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

See all 3 schools in Greene County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Robert Brown Middle SchoolEutawMiddle04-08309·
Eutaw Primary SchoolEutawElementaryPK-03282·
Greene County High SchoolEutawHigh09-12250·
Greene County Career CenterEutawHigh09-12··
Peter J Kirksey Career CenterEutawHigh09-12··

Cities in Greene County

Eutaw5 schools

About Greene County

Greene County is a compact Alabama county of about 7,424 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 841 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $29,200, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 31%. That income level is 47% meaningfully below the Alabama median.

For a sense of the school types, Greene County comprises 1 elementary school (282 students), 1 middle school (309), and 3 high schools (250).

Greene County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 841 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 22%: 1,074 students in SY 2017-18 versus 841 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Greene County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Alabama has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 841 students.
How many high schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Alabama has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 250 students.
How many middle schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Alabama has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 309 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Alabama has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 282 students.
What is the largest school district in Greene County?
Greene County Public Schools is the largest school district in Greene County, serving approximately 841 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Greene County?
Greene County has roughly 7,424 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
Median household income in Greene County is $29,200, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 31.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greene County?
Approximately 15.1% of adults 25 and older in Greene County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greene County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.2% of students in Greene County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 60.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greene County schools?
Across Greene County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data