Middle Schools in Bibb County

Bibb County, Alabama is home to two middle schools serving grades 5 through 8: Centreville Middle School and West Blocton Middle School, both part of the Bibb County district, which ranks in the 40th percentile statewide.

West Blocton Middle School is the clear standout in this district, ranking 210th out of 443 schools statewide (53rd percentile, 3 stars) compared to Centreville's 296th place (33rd percentile, 2 stars). West Blocton excels particularly in English Language Arts, with 7th grade scores (63%) actually exceeding the state average (55.25%), and its 8th grade science proficiency (53.33%) nearly matches the state average (54.12%). The school also showed remarkable year-over-year improvement in 8th grade science, jumping 16 percentage points. Centreville, despite having a larger enrollment (440 vs. 387 students), lags behind in nearly every category, with a particularly alarming 6th grade math proficiency rate of just 9% — an 18-point drop from the previous year. Both schools struggle with mathematics, failing to reach state averages in any grade level, and both exceed the state's chronic absenteeism rate (12%), with Centreville at 20% and West Blocton at 16%.

For parents, the choice is relatively clear: West Blocton offers stronger academic outcomes, lower absenteeism, and slightly higher per-student spending ($8,361 vs. $7,885 at Centreville). However, both schools share common challenges in math and attendance that suggest district-wide opportunities for improvement. West Blocton's consistent upward trajectory and strength in English and science make it the more attractive option, while Centreville's stagnant rankings and dramatic decline in 6th grade math warrant closer investigation by families considering that school.