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Bibb County

Georgia · Public School District
35
Schools
21,392
Students
$15,811
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
97.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+46pp vs nat'l
79.3%
Graduation Rate
-7.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bibb County is a public school district in Georgia serving 21,392 students across 35 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,811 is above average for a US public school district. 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (35)
Elementary Schools21 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alexander II Magnet SchoolPK–05490
Bernd Elementary SchoolPK–05415
Bruce Elementary SchoolPK–05434
Burdell Elementary SchoolPK–05442
Carter Elementary SchoolPK–05481
Hartley Elementary SchoolPK–05438
Heard Elementary SchoolPK–05541
Heritage Elementary SchoolPK–05564
Ingram/Pye Elementary SchoolPK–05453
John Robert Lewis Elementary SchoolPK–05733
Lane Elementary SchoolPK–05445
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolPK–05631
Porter Elementary SchoolPK–05406
Rosa Taylor Elementary SchoolPK–05583
Skyview Elementary SchoolPK–05455
Southfield Elementary SchoolPK–05737
Springdale Elementary SchoolPK–05562
Union Elementary SchoolPK–05486
Veterans Elementary SchoolPK–05697
Vineville AcademyPK–05490
Williams Elementary SchoolPK–05349
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Appling Middle School06–08648
Ballard Hudson Middle School06–08744
Howard Middle School06–08992
Miller Magnet Middle School06–08585
Rutland Middle School06–08812
Weaver Middle School06–08909
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–12844
Howard High School09–121,076
Northeast High School09–12742
Rutland High School09–12907
Southwest High School09–12800
Westside High School09–121,025
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Price Academy04–1013
VIP Academy (Virtual)04–12463
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,811+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
39%
State
36.6%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
24.5%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
21,392
Students
98%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.3%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 35 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.3%, graduation is 7.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
98% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bibb County?
Bibb County has 35 public schools, serving a total of 21,392 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bibb County?
The graduation rate is 79.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bibb County spend per student?
Bibb County spends $15,811 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bibb County?
98% of students in Bibb County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bibb County?
No, Bibb County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bibb County serve?
Bibb County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bibb County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bibb County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.