Bullock County

The schools in Bullock County, Alabama, consist of 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on the available data, the academic performance of these schools appears to be significantly below the state average across various metrics.

None of the schools in Bullock County stand out as clear performers, as all three institutions struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and subpar graduation and dropout rates. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 0.84% of 11th-grade students at Bullock County High School were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.71%. Similarly, the elementary and middle schools, Union Springs Elementary School and South Highlands Middle School, struggle with low proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 67.6% at Union Springs Elementary to 82.55% at Bullock County High School, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges within the district. Additionally, the schools have relatively high student-teacher ratios, which may be contributing to the overall low academic performance. While the spending per student varies across the schools, the district as a whole appears to be underfunded, which could be a factor in the educational outcomes.