For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,900 students in Butler County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 489 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Butler County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, AL are Mckenzie High School, Greenville Elementary School and Greenville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 North Garland Road
Mc Kenzie, AL 36456
(334) 374-2711
Mc Kenzie, AL 36456
(334) 374-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Greenville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Butler Cir
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-7614
Grades: 3-4
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Greenville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Overlook Rd
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-3450
Grades: 5-8
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Georgiana School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
866 Highway 31 South
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Tiger Drive
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2608
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wo Parmer Elementary School
Magnet School
100 Butler Circle
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-8720
Grades: PK-2
| 542 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 680
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
P O Box 519
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-2260
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-2260
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, AL include Mckenzie High School, Greenville Elementary School and Greenville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County?
7 public schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler County include: Mckenzie High School vs. Georgiana School, Georgiana School vs. Mckenzie High School, Greenville Elementary School vs. Greenville Middle School
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