For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,699 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 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
2,699 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
67%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% Black
62%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
31%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,701 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,390 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$55 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,701
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,390
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Butler County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie High School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Butler Cir
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Gr: 3-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Overlook Rd
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Georgiana School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
866 Highway 31 South
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Butler County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
100 Tiger Drive
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
100 Butler Circle
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Gr: PK-2 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,699 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #108 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County School District?
62% of Butler County School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,390 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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