For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,025 students in Choctaw County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Choctaw County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
1,025 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Choctaw 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
73%
31%
% White
25%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,313 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 $16,580 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,313
$12,875
Spending / Student
$16,580
$12,097
Best Choctaw County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6922
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6922
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Southern Choctaw High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6924
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6924
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,025 students.
What is the rank of Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District is ranked #120 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 Choctaw County School District?
73% of Choctaw County School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Choctaw County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,580 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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