The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Samson Elementary School
Samson Elementary School is a regular public school in the rural city of Samson, Alabama, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within Geneva County Schools, the district that oversees all public education in this part of the state’s southeastern corner. Because the school covers only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing data exists only for the grades that are assessed.
The most recent state test results, from the Alabama ACAP administered in the 2024-25 school year, show a mixed picture. In English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient was close to the majority mark across tested grades, with the highest performance observed in fifth grade and a fairly solid showing in fourth. In math, proficiency rates were considerably lower across third, fourth, and fifth grades, falling short of the half mark in every grade. Science, tested only in fourth grade, landed roughly in the middle. When the school’s overall performance across all tested subjects and grades is compared against other districts in Geneva County, Samson Elementary falls in the bottom quartile. Only one year of data is available for this assessment, so no trend direction can be gauged.
The school enrolls a modest student population. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic and Black students, and very small numbers representing other racial and ethnic groups. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, and the school’s Title I status was also not specified.
Samson itself is a small, rural, residential city with a strong agricultural heritage. The town’s motto, “Samson...We Grow Friendly People,” was devised by a high school student and reflects both the area’s farming roots and its community character. The population has been declining in recent decades, and median household income is modest, suggesting economic challenges. The downtown is small, and street life is limited, typical of a rural Alabama town. The municipal recreation department provides some community activities, and each October the city hosts the Falling Leaves Intertribal Gathering Powwow, which celebrates Native American heritage. No major employers were identified in publicly available sources; the local economy appears anchored in agriculture and small-town services.
Housing in the Samson area is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with home values trending moderately upward. Mortgage rates have been fluctuating around a rate that is typical for recent years, and the local unemployment rate has been stable near the national average. For families moving to the area, housing costs would be lower than in many parts of the state.
The district, Geneva County Schools, did not have any recent parent-relevant changes of lasting impact reported in publicly available records. No new building projects, boundary adjustments, or program overhauls were identified that would affect families at Samson Elementary.
Samson Elementary is a small, rural elementary school serving a high-poverty community. Its academic performance in math is an area where a parent may want to look into this further with the school, while English language arts results are more encouraging. The school’s size and setting mean that class sizes are likely manageable, and the community context is quiet and slow-paced. Families relocating to the area will find an affordable housing market and a town that values its agricultural and community traditions.
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