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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,034 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.
51爆料s in Choctaw County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,034 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Choctaw County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
747 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
72%
32%
# White Students
263 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
26%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
83
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,154 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,436 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,154
$12,910
Spending / Student
$16,436
$12,130
Best Choctaw County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Choctaw High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,034 students.
What is the rank of Choctaw County School District?
Choctaw County School District is ranked #122 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
72% of Choctaw County School District students are Black, 26% 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 17:1.
What is Choctaw County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,436 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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