Bullock County

The schools in Bullock County, Alabama, serve students from elementary through high school, but the data reveals a concerning trend of consistently low performance across the district. With only three schools - Union Springs Elementary School, Bullock County High School, and South Highlands Middle School - the district appears to be struggling to provide quality education to its students, with all three schools performing well below the state average on key metrics such as test scores and statewide rankings.

The test scores for all three schools are significantly lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with many grades and subjects showing 0% proficiency rates. Additionally, the schools have very low statewide rankings, with Union Springs Elementary and South Highlands Middle School ranked in the bottom 10% of their respective school types in Alabama, and Bullock County High School ranked in the bottom 25% of high schools in the state. These low-performing schools also serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 66.98% at Union Springs Elementary to 82.51% at Bullock County High School.

The consistently low performance across the district suggests that there may be systemic issues that need to be addressed, and the high rates of economically disadvantaged students raise concerns about educational equity and the ability of the district to provide equal opportunities for all students. Targeted interventions and support, such as additional funding, professional development for teachers, and the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies and programs, may be necessary to improve student outcomes in Bullock County.