Butler County Schools & Education
Butler County, Alabama
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
18/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,091
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
18/100
Higher = better
State avg 40/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#62
of 67 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Butler County
School Verdict
Butler County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,091 per pupil, Butler County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Butler County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 54% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Butler County, Alabama
Traditional Education in Butler County
Butler County features seven public schools serving 2,900 students under one unified school district. The system is comprised of two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and two K-12 'other' schools. This variety of school types helps serve both town centers and outlying rural areas.
Competitive Spending and Academic Scores
The county achieves an 84.0% graduation rate, trailing the state average of 90.7%. Spending is nearly aligned with the state average at $6,091 per pupil, though it remains below the national average of $13,000. Butler County carries a school composite score of 48.4, positioning it near many of its regional neighbors.
One District, One Community
The Butler County School District manages all seven schools and 2,900 students within the county. Greenville High School is the largest campus in the district, enrolling 659 students in grades 9-12. The absence of charter schools means the county maintains a strong focus on its unified public system.
From Town Squares to Rural Paths
The county’s school locales are split between four rural sites and three town settings. With an average school size of 483 students, the environment is personal and avoids the overcrowding seen in larger counties. McKenzie High and Georgiana School offer unique PK-12 environments, serving as total-community schools.
Quiet Neighborhoods and Steady Schools
Butler County provides a traditional Alabama lifestyle with schools that are deeply integrated into town life in Greenville and Georgiana. The mix of town and rural schools offers families diverse housing options from historic town homes to rural acreage. Explore what this community has to offer for your family's next move.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Butler County
Total Enrollment
2,900
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Butler County
Butler County
7 Public Schools in Butler County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Butler County | 9–12 | High | 659 |
| Greenville Middle School | Butler County | 5–8 | Middle | 581 |
| WO Parmer Elementary School | Butler County | PK–2 | Primary | 542 |
| McKenzie High School | Butler County | PK–12 | Other | 449 |
| Georgiana School | Butler County | PK–12 | Other | 388 |
| Greenville Elementary School | Butler County | 3–4 | Primary | 281 |
| Butler County Area Vocational School | Butler County | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,091
State avg $6,270
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Butler County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Butler County, Alabama?
Butler County features seven public schools serving 2,900 students under one unified school district. The system is comprised of two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and two K-12 'other' schools. This variety of school types helps serve both town centers and outlying rural areas.
How do schools in Butler County perform academically?
The county achieves an 84.0% graduation rate, trailing the state average of 90.7%. Spending is nearly aligned with the state average at $6,091 per pupil, though it remains below the national average of $13,000. Butler County carries a school composite score of 48.4, positioning it near many of its regional neighbors.
What are the major school districts in Butler County, Alabama?
The Butler County School District manages all seven schools and 2,900 students within the county. Greenville High School is the largest campus in the district, enrolling 659 students in grades 9-12. The absence of charter schools means the county maintains a strong focus on its unified public system.
What is the school experience like in Butler County?
The county’s school locales are split between four rural sites and three town settings. With an average school size of 483 students, the environment is personal and avoids the overcrowding seen in larger counties. McKenzie High and Georgiana School offer unique PK-12 environments, serving as total-community schools.
How can I find homes near good schools in Butler County, Alabama?
Butler County provides a traditional Alabama lifestyle with schools that are deeply integrated into town life in Greenville and Georgiana. The mix of town and rural schools offers families diverse housing options from historic town homes to rural acreage. Explore what this community has to offer for your family's next move.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.