Bibb County

The Bibb County school district in Alabama consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While some schools, such as Woodstock Elementary School and the West Blocton High School and West Blocton Middle School, consistently perform above the county and state averages on standardized tests, other schools, like Brent Elementary School and Centreville Middle School, struggle with lower proficiency rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across the Bibb County schools. The West Blocton schools have a higher percentage of white students (over 80%) compared to the other schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Bibb County High School, often have lower test scores, suggesting the challenges faced by schools serving economically disadvantaged communities.

While there is no clear correlation between spending per student and test scores, the schools with the highest performance, Woodstock Elementary and the West Blocton schools, also have some of the highest per-student spending. This highlights the potential impact of adequate funding and resources on student success, as well as the need to address the root causes of the performance disparities observed across the Bibb County school district.