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Bibb County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 4Middle 2High 3Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle2
High3
Other0

1 School District in Bibb County

Bibb County

9 schools
3,098 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 9 of 9 matching schools

Brent Elementary School

Bibb County

Brent, 35034 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary601 students

Bibb County High School

Bibb County

Centreville, 35042 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High471 students

Centreville Middle School

Bibb County

Centreville, 35042 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle425 students

West Blocton High School

Bibb County

West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High412 students

West Blocton Middle School

Bibb County

West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle376 students

Woodstock Elementary School

Bibb County

Woodstock, 35188 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary300 students

West Blocton Elementary School

Bibb County

West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary278 students

Randolph Elementary School

Bibb County

Randolph, 36792 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary235 students

Bibb County Career Academy

Bibb County

West Blocton, 35184 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,806

State avg $6,270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alabama counties have the highest graduation rates?
Cleburne County (97.0%), Henry County (97.0%), and Pickens County (97.0%) currently lead Alabama among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Alabama?
Across Alabama counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,270. The highest current county values are Lowndes County ($8,377), Macon County ($7,057), and Jefferson County ($6,920). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bibb County?
Bibb County has a school score of 17/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bibb County?
The high school graduation rate in Bibb County is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bibb County spend per student?
Bibb County spends $5,806 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.