- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010048000218
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bullock County High School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010048000218 · Union Springs, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 22.4:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Springs Elementary School (497 students)
Bullock County High School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bullock County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Springs
Union Springs Elementary School
497 students
- This school
Bullock County High School
448 students
- South Highland
South Highlands Middle School
382 students
What this shows Bullock County High School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullock County High School compares
Bullock County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Bullock County reports $15,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.