For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,327 students in Bullock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Bullock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,327 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bullock County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
20%
12%
% Black
78%
31%
% White
1%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,637 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,014 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,637
$12,875
Spending / Student
$14,014
$12,097
Best Bullock County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Springs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
South Highlands Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bernard Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bullock County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
911 Sardis Road
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bullock County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
304 Blackmon Ave E
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bullock County School District?
Bullock County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,327 students.
What is the rank of Bullock County School District?
Bullock County School District is ranked #142 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bullock County School District?
78% of Bullock County School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bullock County School District?
Bullock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Bullock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,014 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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