Davidson-Smitherman House · Photo: Rammerjammer · CC BY-SA 3.0Centreville’s public schools score below 63% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Centreville’s districts is 19%, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Centreville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Centreville’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 184 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Centreville’s, its schools beat 42%, higher than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama (the state reports Centreville’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,212 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 5 the district’s path is Centreville Middle School, then Bibb County High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Cahawba Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Centreville’s grade
C+: better than 37% of Alabama school districts, #126 of 187 Alabama towns. Graduation is above the Alabama average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Centreville, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Centreville
Centreville Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 440 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Centreville
Centreville Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 440 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Centreville
Centreville Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 440 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Centreville
Centreville Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 440 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Centreville
Bibb County High School
Grades 9–12 · 428 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Centreville
Bibb County High School
Grades 9–12 · 428 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Centreville
Bibb County High School
Grades 9–12 · 428 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Centreville
Bibb County High School
Grades 9–12 · 428 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Centreville’s public schools are run by Bibb County School District, which also serves Brent, West Blocton and Woodstock. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Centreville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Centreville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Centreville | C+ | Bibb County |
| Brent | C+ | Bibb County |
Every school in Centreville
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Centreville’s schools
Are Centreville’s schools good?
On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Centreville children attend score below 63% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #126 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Centreville in?
Bibb County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,063 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Centreville kids go to high school?
Bibb County High School, with 428 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Centreville’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Bibb County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Centreville spend per student?
$13,212 in Bibb County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Centreville?
Yes: Cahawba Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 130 students).
Parents talk
What Centreville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Centreville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.