Bullock County High School, a Union County AL high school serving grades 9–12 with 447 students, ranked in the bottom 50% statewide at #1225 in 2023, showing overall ranking fluctuations without sustained improvement since 2012.
Math proficiency at was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with reading and science proficiencies at 10–14%, both also lower than state averages of 47% and 38% respectively.
Enrollment increased from 384 students in 2021 to 447 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 77% in recent years, highlighting a significant socioeconomic shift; minority enrollment remained high at 97%.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 19:1 with 23 teachers, serving a predominantly Black student population (over 82%), and an 85–89% graduation rate that is below the Alabama state average.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bullock Co High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Union Springs, AL, covering approximately 625.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bullock County High School's student population of 448 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bullock 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 Bullock County High School is 0.32, 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
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-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)31.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullock County High School's ranking?
Bullock County High School is ranked #1225 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bullock County High School?
The graduation rate of Bullock County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bullock County High School?
448 students attend Bullock County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bullock County High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bullock County High School?
Bullock County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bullock County High School offer ?
Bullock County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bullock County High School part of?
Bullock County High School is part of Bullock County School District.
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