Bibb County

Bibb County is a mid-sized urban district in Georgia serving 20,464 students across 35 schools with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. The district experienced a 3.3% enrollment decline from the prior year and currently operates 21 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools with 1,513 teachers.

Academic performance metrics fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 17.7% compared to the state average of 38.7%, while reading proficiency is 23.8% versus the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 87.0% is 3.9 percentage points below Georgia's average of 90.9%, though the dropout rate of 2.7% is relatively low. Chronic absenteeism at 30.6% presents a notable challenge.

The student population reflects significant socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Approximately 61.0% of students are economically disadvantaged, with 11.7% receiving special education services and 5.0% identified as English learners. Racial composition is 76.5% Black, 9.8% White, 8.1% Hispanic, and 1.4% Asian.

Financially, the district operates on a total budget of $330.5 million with per-pupil spending of $12,021.19, slightly below the state average of $13,122. Revenue sources show a balanced mix of federal funding (19.3%), state support (39.3%), and local revenue (41.5%), indicating reliance across multiple funding streams.