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Southern Academy

407 College St
Greensboro, AL 36744
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.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1905

Student Body

Total Students
315 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Southern Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
  • 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)

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What is Southern Academy's ranking?
Southern Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,563 for elementary schools and $11,622 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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