Bibb County High School in Centreville, AL, ranked #962 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #536 in 2018 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% nationally over recent years.
Math proficiency ranged from 15% to 19% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency was 20% to 24%, also lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 25% to 29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 933 students in 2000 to 453 in 2023, with a minority enrollment of 47% largely stable; free lunch eligibility rose to 64% in 2023 after fluctuating between 44% and 55% in earlier years.
Serving grades 9–12, the school had 453 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, down from higher enrollments and a 19:1 ratio in the early 2000s.
Graduation rates ranged between 85% and 89% from 2018 to 2023, slightly below or near the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bibb County High School's student population of 428 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bibb County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bibb County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Choctaw
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bibb County High School's ranking?
Bibb County High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bibb County High School often compared to?
Bibb County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bibb County Career Academy, West Blocton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bibb County High School?
The graduation rate of Bibb County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bibb County High School?
428 students attend Bibb County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bibb County High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bibb County High School?
Bibb County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bibb County High School offer ?
Bibb County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bibb County High School part of?
Bibb County High School is part of Bibb County School District.
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