For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,927 students in Butler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Butler County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,927 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Butler County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
1,760 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
60%
32%
# White Students
1,041 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
36%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
216
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,658 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,557
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,658
$12,156
Best Butler County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 North Garland Road
Mc Kenzie, AL 36456
(334) 374-2711
Mc Kenzie, AL 36456
(334) 374-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Butler Cir
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Grades: 3-4
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Overlook Rd
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Grades: 5-8
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Georgiana School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
866 Highway 31 South
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Grades: PK-12
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
211 School Highlands Road
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Butler Circle
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Grades: PK-2
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,927 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #113 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County School District?
60% of Butler County School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,658 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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