Greene County High School

I think that some of the negative comments being made about GCHS are a little unfair. You have to realize that Greene County is one of the poorest in the state of Alabama; therefore it can not be compared to school systems in larger nearby cities such as Tuscaloosa or Demopolis. As a former student, I can honestly say that there are a lot of teachers that care about the students at the school, but until more funds are available for better facilities and learning material (books, lab equipment, library etc.) there can't be much improvement to the learning conditions. If you are a parent of a child enrolled in the Greene County School System, you need to be closely involved to make sure that funds are being used with the children's best interest in mind.

I, as a former student of GCHS, think that the school system of Greene County stands for alot of improvement. The system itself is hendering students from advancing toward a better education. Funds are not being put in the right places to ensure the survival of Greene County High in years to come. In addition, the system is not preparing students to properly deal with society or entrance into college. I just think the people of the school system and the people of the community should just wake and help our kids. 'We have to do better.'

I am a 2005 graduate of Greene County High School. I think that GCHS could stand an overall boost effort from administration, parents, and students. In order to improve, everyone most work together efficiently and effectively. It cannot be done alone. Most importantly,the community needs to show more concern and support for the school.
—Submitted by Charmelia Davis, a former student

I think that this school can do a whole lot better. the food is worse and the teachers do not care. It is a horrible environment for anyone to be in.
—Submitted by a parent

I think that Greene County High School is a place were students learn 'IF THEY ARE WILLING TO'. It is a very nice school besides the fighting issues. I guess it people put a little more effort the school could be a little better.
—Submitted by IESHA LEE, a student

This school is not so bad. I graduated from here in 2002 and I feel that GCHS was beneficial to me. Instead of complaining about bad administration, parents should step in and play the vital part of the school system that parents are supposed to play.
—Submitted by Jeremy Rancher, a former student

This school has very poor leadership. Their are some excellent teachers at the school but because of some of the students behavior and the lack of discipline by the administators the students are given free reign of the school. The students that are truly interested in receiving a quality education is hindered because the the teachers have to handle the misbehavior of the other students. The curriculum at this school needs to be more varied, their is a shortage of teachers and many of the teacher are teaching subjects that are not their major subject of expertise.
—Submitted by a parent