SOUTH HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

South Highlands Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bullock County school district, located in Union Springs, AL with about 417 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, South Highlands Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Highlands Middle School, located at 700 Bernard Street in Union Springs, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Bullock County School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the transitional academic and social needs of students in the surrounding community, providing a structured environment designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school.

The school operates under the guidance of the Bullock County Board of Education, which emphasizes local academic standards and community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the district’s official web portal (bullock.k12.al.us), the school facilitates communication between faculty, students, and parents, offering resources such as administrative updates, school policies, and information regarding student programs. Overall, South Highlands Middle School serves as a central hub for adolescent education in Union Springs, striving to foster student growth and development within the Bullock County school system.

For more information, contact South Highlands Middle School at (334) 738-2896 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.