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Southern Academy

407 College St Greensboro, AL 36744

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Southern Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
315 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Mascot
Eagles

School Notes

  • Southern Academy is committed to providing the opportunity for students to receive a well-rounded education.
  • College preparatory and general curriculum courses are offered.
  • The school is accredited by the Alabama Independent School Association; therefore the school meets the standards declared to be necessary for a quality education.
  • We hope to accomplish our mission through establishing and maintaining a positive environment; offering curriculums that are flexible and will allow students to maximize their potential; providing and educational setting that is safe, clean, secure, attractive and conducive to learning and teaching; reinforcing and recognizing students in a positive way in all areas of school life; and encouraging parental and community involvement.
  • Southern Academy is committed to providing the opportunity for students to receive a well-rounded education. College preparatory and general curriculum courses are offered. The school is accredited by the Alabama Independent School Association; therefore the school meets the standards declared to be necessary for a quality education. We hope to accomplish our mission through establishing and maintaining a positive environment; offering curriculums that are flexible and will allow students to maximize their potential; providing and educational setting that is safe, clean, secure, attractive and conducive to learning and teaching; reinforcing and recognizing students in a positive way in all areas of school life; and encouraging parental and community involvement.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Academy's ranking?
Southern Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Southern Academy?
The application deadline for Southern Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $8,691 for elementary schools and $9,236 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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