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Bullock County High School
High School · Bullock County · Union Springs, AL
A high school in Union Springs, AL where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
911 Sardis Road, Union Springs, AL 36089
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bullock County High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bullock County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,423
Median home value
$69,900
Median rent
$631/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conecuh Springs Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bullock County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bullock County High School is listed in Bullock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullock County High School
Bullock County High School is a public high school in Union Springs, AL, part of Bullock County, serving approximately 447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullock County High School
What grades does Bullock County High School serve?
Bullock County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bullock County High School?
Bullock County High School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullock County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullock County High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullock County High School rank in AL?
Bullock County High School ranks #1,302 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bullock County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullock County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bullock County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullock County High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bullock County High School a charter school?
No, Bullock County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bullock County High School a Title I school?
No, Bullock County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullock County High School?
82.6% of students at Bullock County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bullock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (334) 651-8264
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36089)
- 7,401
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36089; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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