Butler County Schools & Education
Butler County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
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
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#62
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Butler County
Measured School Summary
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.
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.
School Data Brief
How to read Butler 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
7 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
18/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #62 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
6.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,091
$179 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Butler County has 7 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 Butler 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
Butler 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
#62
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
Butler County
Elementary to high school visible
2,900 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Butler County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Butler 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 Butler 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.
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.
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.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Butler County
Reported Enrollment
2,900
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Butler County
Butler County
7 Public Schools in Butler 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Record | Butler County | Greenville, 36037Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 659 |
| Greenville Middle School | Record | Butler County | Greenville, 36037Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 581 |
| WO Parmer Elementary School | Record | Butler County | Greenville, 36037Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 542 |
| McKenzie High School | Record | Butler County | McKenzie, 36456Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 449 |
| Georgiana School | Record | Butler County | Georgiana, 36033Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 388 |
| Greenville Elementary School | Record | Butler County | Greenville, 36037Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 281 |
| Butler County Area Vocational School | Record | Butler County | Greenville, 36037Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
WO Parmer Elementary School
Butler County
Greenville, 36037 / Town: Distant
Greenville Elementary School
Butler County
Greenville, 36037 / Town: Distant
Butler County Area Vocational School
Butler County
Greenville, 36037 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,091
State avg $6,270
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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.
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.
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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.