Bullock County Schools & Education
Bullock 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
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,262
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#64
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bullock County
Measured School Summary
Bullock County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,262 per pupil, Bullock 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 8.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bullock 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
4 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 #64 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
8.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,262
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
4
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
Bullock County has 4 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 Bullock 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.
Small-system county
Bullock County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#64
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.
Bullock County
Elementary to high school visible
1,397 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bullock County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Bullock 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 Bullock 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.
Compact Town-Centered Schooling
Bullock County operates a focused system of four public schools serving a total of 1,397 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, all managed by a single district. This small scale allows for a centralized approach to education in the county seat.
Unified Bullock County District
All public education in the county is managed by the Bullock County School District. The system serves 1,397 students, with Union Springs Elementary being the largest facility at 527 students. There are no charter schools, keeping all local students within the traditional public school framework.
A Concentrated Town Experience
Every school in the county is classified as a town locale, providing a consistent environment for all students. With an average school size of 466 students, the campuses offer an intimate and familiar learning atmosphere. Bullock County High School serves 446 students, ensuring a small-school experience through graduation.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Bullock County
Reported Enrollment
1,397
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bullock County
Bullock County
4 Public Schools in Bullock 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs Elementary School | Record | Bullock County | Union Springs, 36089Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 527 |
| Bullock County High School | Record | Bullock County | Union Springs, 36089Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 446 |
| South Highlands Middle School | Record | Bullock County | Union Springs, 36089Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 424 |
| Bullock County Career Technical Center | Record | Bullock County | Union Springs, 36089Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Union Springs Elementary School
Bullock County
Union Springs, 36089 / Town: Distant
Bullock County High School
Bullock County
Union Springs, 36089 / Town: Distant
South Highlands Middle School
Bullock County
Union Springs, 36089 / Town: Distant
Bullock County Career Technical Center
Bullock County
Union Springs, 36089 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,262
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Bullock County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bullock County, Alabama?
Bullock County operates a focused system of four public schools serving a total of 1,397 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, all managed by a single district. This small scale allows for a centralized approach to education in the county seat.
What are the major school districts in Bullock County, Alabama?
All public education in the county is managed by the Bullock County School District. The system serves 1,397 students, with Union Springs Elementary being the largest facility at 527 students. There are no charter schools, keeping all local students within the traditional public school framework.
What is the school experience like in Bullock County?
Every school in the county is classified as a town locale, providing a consistent environment for all students. With an average school size of 466 students, the campuses offer an intimate and familiar learning atmosphere. Bullock County High School serves 446 students, ensuring a small-school experience through graduation.
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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.