Geneva County Schools & Education
Geneva County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,398
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#6
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Geneva County
Measured School Summary
Geneva County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.4%.
Funding Context
At $6,398 per pupil, Geneva County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Geneva County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
95.4%
4.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,398
$128 above the state average
School coverage
13
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Geneva County has 13 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Geneva County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Geneva County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#6
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Geneva County
Elementary to high school visible
2,784 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Geneva City
Elementary to high school visible
1,252 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Geneva County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Geneva County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Geneva County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Geneva County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Rural Education
Geneva County operates 13 public schools serving 4,036 students through two local districts. The system is well-distributed, featuring four elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools.
Geneva County and City Districts
The Geneva County district is the larger of the two, educating 2,784 students, while Geneva City serves 1,252 students. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping all students within the traditional district system.
Small Schools, Big Results
Education is primarily rural, with 10 rural schools and three in town settings. The average school size is quite small at 336 students, ranging from Mulkey Elementary at 572 down to Samson High's smaller enrollment.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Geneva County
Reported Enrollment
4,036
13 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Geneva County
Geneva County
Geneva City
13 Public Schools in Geneva County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulkey Elementary School | Record | Geneva City | Geneva, 36340Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 572 |
| Slocomb Elementary School | Record | Geneva County | Slocomb, 36375Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 549 |
| Geneva County Elementary School | Record | Geneva County | Hartford, 36344Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Geneva High School | Record | Geneva City | Geneva, 36340Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 387 |
| Samson Elementary School | Record | Geneva County | Samson, 36477Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 379 |
| Slocomb High School | Record | Geneva County | Slocomb, 36375Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 370 |
| Geneva Middle School | Record | Geneva City | Geneva, 36340Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 293 |
| Slocomb Middle School | Record | Geneva County | Slocomb, 36375Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 271 |
| Geneva County High School | Record | Geneva County | Hartford, 36344Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 241 |
| Samson High School | Record | Geneva County | Samson, 36477Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 189 |
| Geneva County Middle School | Record | Geneva County | Hartford, 36344Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 179 |
| Samson Middle School | Record | Geneva County | Samson, 36477Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 169 |
| Geneva Regional Career Technical Center | Record | Geneva County | Geneva, 36340Town: Distant | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Geneva County Elementary School
Geneva County
Hartford, 36344 / Rural: Distant
Geneva Regional Career Technical Center
Geneva County
Geneva, 36340 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,398
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Geneva County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Geneva County, Alabama?
Geneva County operates 13 public schools serving 4,036 students through two local districts. The system is well-distributed, featuring four elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Geneva County, Alabama?
The Geneva County district is the larger of the two, educating 2,784 students, while Geneva City serves 1,252 students. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping all students within the traditional district system.
What is the school experience like in Geneva County?
Education is primarily rural, with 10 rural schools and three in town settings. The average school size is quite small at 336 students, ranging from Mulkey Elementary at 572 down to Samson High's smaller enrollment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.