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Choctaw County

Alabama · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,097 students, in a county of 12,380 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,097
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,813
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.1%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Choctaw County
1,097 students · 1 district in Choctaw County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Choctaw County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
1%
Black
38%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
27%
Hispanic
0%
Black
70%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.7% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Choctaw County ElementaryButlerElementaryPK-06316·
Southern Choctaw Elementary SchoolGilbertownElementaryPK-06296·
Choctaw County High SchoolButlerHigh07-12248·
Southern Choctaw High SchoolGilbertownHigh07-12237·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County, Alabama has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,097 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Choctaw County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County is the largest school district in Choctaw County, serving approximately 1,097 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County has roughly 12,380 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Choctaw County?
Median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Choctaw County?
Approximately 15.8% of adults 25 and older in Choctaw County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Choctaw County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.1% of students in Choctaw County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Choctaw County schools?
Across Choctaw County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Choctaw County?
Choctaw County residents are approximately 57% White, 1% Hispanic, 38% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Choctaw County is owner-occupied?
Choctaw County has about 7,200 housing units, of which roughly 82.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data