Bibb County Schools & Education
Bibb County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,806
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#63
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bibb County
Measured School Summary
Bibb County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,806 per pupil, Bibb County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 57% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bibb County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
17/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #63 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
5.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,806
$464 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bibb County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bibb County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Bibb County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#63
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bibb County
Elementary to high school visible
3,098 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bibb County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bibb County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bibb County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Learning in Bibb
Bibb County operates nine public schools under a single unified school district. The system supports 3,098 students through four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school landscape.
A Unified County District
The Bibb County School District serves as the sole educational authority for all 3,098 students. By consolidating resources into one district, the county manages schools like Brent Elementary and Bibb County High. This model ensures that every student in the county has access to the same local resources and standards.
A Small-Town Rural School Feel
Schools in Bibb County are split between five rural and four town locations, offering a quiet learning environment. With an average school size of only 387 students, most campuses feel personal and tight-knit. Brent Elementary is the largest school with 601 students, while many others are significantly smaller.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Bibb County
Reported Enrollment
3,098
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bibb County
Bibb County
9 Public Schools in Bibb County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Brent, 35034Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 601 |
| Bibb County High School | Record | Bibb County | Centreville, 35042Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 471 |
| Centreville Middle School | Record | Bibb County | Centreville, 35042Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 425 |
| West Blocton High School | Record | Bibb County | West Blocton, 35184Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 412 |
| West Blocton Middle School | Record | Bibb County | West Blocton, 35184Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 376 |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Woodstock, 35188Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 300 |
| West Blocton Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | West Blocton, 35184Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 278 |
| Randolph Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Randolph, 36792Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 235 |
| Bibb County Career Academy | Record | Bibb County | West Blocton, 35184Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
West Blocton Middle School
Bibb County
West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant
West Blocton Elementary School
Bibb County
West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant
Bibb County Career Academy
Bibb County
West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,806
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Bibb County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bibb County, Alabama?
Bibb County operates nine public schools under a single unified school district. The system supports 3,098 students through four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school landscape.
What are the major school districts in Bibb County, Alabama?
The Bibb County School District serves as the sole educational authority for all 3,098 students. By consolidating resources into one district, the county manages schools like Brent Elementary and Bibb County High. This model ensures that every student in the county has access to the same local resources and standards.
What is the school experience like in Bibb County?
Schools in Bibb County are split between five rural and four town locations, offering a quiet learning environment. With an average school size of only 387 students, most campuses feel personal and tight-knit. Brent Elementary is the largest school with 601 students, while many others are significantly smaller.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.