For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,618 students in Hale County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hale County, AL are Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Greensboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Moundville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
537 Alabama Ave
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 371-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Hale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Drawer 38 141 College Stre
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Akron, AL 35441
(205) 372-3787
Gr: K-12
1801 South St
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8611
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
P O Box 40
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-7932
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-7932
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hale County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hale County, AL include Big Sandy Elementary School, Moundville Elementary School and Greensboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hale County?
3 public preschools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hale County include: Moundville Elementary School vs. Big Sandy Elementary School, Big Sandy Elementary School vs. Moundville Elementary School
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