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Bibb County Career Academy vs. West Blocton High School

Should you attend Bibb County Career Academy or West Blocton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bibb County Career Academy
17191 Highway 5
West Blocton, AL 35184
West Blocton High School
4734 Truman Aldrich Parkway
West Blocton, AL 35184
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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West Blocton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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West Blocton High School ranked #892 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #620 in 2014 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% of state schools in recent years.
Math, reading, and science proficiency each stood at 20–24% in 2023, all lower than their respective state averages of approximately 30%, 47%, and 38%.
Enrollment grew from 325 students in 2002 to 412 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 17%, and students eligible for free lunch increased notably to 47% in 2023 from 28% in 2002.
School Type
Vocational
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
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395 students
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% Male | % Female
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56% | 44%
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
(07-08 School Year Data)
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bibb County Career Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2007-08 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Blocton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Blocton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bibb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#892 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Blocton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Blocton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Blocton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Blocton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Blocton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of West Blocton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
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94
Grade 10 Students
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113
Grade 11 Students
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99
Grade 12 Students
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89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Blocton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Blocton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Blocton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Blocton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Blocton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Blocton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.30
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This chart showcases the diversity score of West Blocton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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50%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Blocton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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7%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Blocton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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