Enrollment
448
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Union Springs, AL
Bullock County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bullock County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010048000218
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullock County High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union Springs · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullock County High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, AL.
School address
District: Bullock County · Alabama
NCES ID 010048000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullock County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullock County High School
Bullock County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Union Springs, Alabama, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Alabama schools and 27% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #310, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 34.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bullock County also operates Union Springs Elementary School (497 students) and South Highlands Middle School (382 students) alongside Bullock County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bullock County High School compares
Bullock County High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Bullock County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullock County, which includes Bullock County High School.
$13,871
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 34.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bullock County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Highlands Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullock County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bullock County High School
How many students attend Bullock County High School?
Bullock County High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union Springs, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullock County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullock County High School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullock County High School?
76.7% of students at Bullock County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullock County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bullock County High School is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Union Springs, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullock County High School?
Bullock County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bullock County High School rank among public schools in Union Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union Springs on the city page.
Is Bullock County High School a good school?
Bullock County High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bullock County?
Besides Bullock County High School, Bullock County also operates Union Springs Elementary School (497 students) and South Highlands Middle School (382 students). See the Bullock County district page for the complete list.
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