Choctaw County School District

107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904-3504
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Choctaw County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,067 students in Choctaw County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Choctaw County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,067 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Choctaw County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#127 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Choctaw County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
3%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Choctaw County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Choctaw County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Choctaw County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
757 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
71%
32%
# White Students
281 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
27%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
84
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,592 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,928 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Choctaw County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Choctaw County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,592
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Choctaw County  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,928
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Choctaw County  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Choctaw County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Choctaw County Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Choctaw High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,067 students.
What is the rank of Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District is ranked #128 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Choctaw County School District?
71% of Choctaw County School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Choctaw County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,928 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,067 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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