How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Baldwin County | Bessemer City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bay Minette, Alabama | Bessemer, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 31,517 | 3,246 |
| Number of Schools | 42 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 20.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Baldwin County | Bessemer City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,037 | $14,480 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 26.3% |
| State Revenue | 37.3% | 46.5% |
| Local Revenue | 52.2% | 27.2% |
Baldwin County
Federal State Local
Bessemer City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Baldwin County | Bessemer City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 1.8% |
| African American | 10.7% | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 20.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.5% | 75.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Baldwin County | Bessemer City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 89 | — |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 399.8:1 | 290.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.5% | 41.9% |
School Types
Baldwin County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Bessemer City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.