For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,367 students in Bullock County, AL (there are , serving 98 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bullock County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bullock County, AL are Union Springs Elementary School, Bullock County High School and South Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bullock County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bullock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bullock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Springs Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Bullock County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
911 Sardis Road
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
South Highlands Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bernard Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bullock County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
304 Blackmon Ave E
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Bullock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Old Troy Road
Midway, AL 36053
(334) 529-3281
Midway, AL 36053
(334) 529-3281
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6230 County Road 47
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Grades: K-7
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bullock County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Bullock County, AL include Union Springs Elementary School, Bullock County High School and South Highlands Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bullock County?
4 public schools are located in Bullock County.
What percentage of students in Bullock County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bullock County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bullock County?
Bullock County public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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