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Baldwin County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2007)

600 Blackburn Ave
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Baldwin County Regional Detention Center in Bay Minette, an Alabama middle and high school serving grades 6–12, closed in 2007 with an enrollment of 26 students and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 in its last operational year.
The school's math proficiency in recent reporting was 5%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, reflecting a significant decline compared to earlier years.
Reading proficiency was reported at 20% in 2022, substantially lower than the Alabama state average of 47%, showing weaker performance over time.
Minority enrollment included 8 Black students and 1 Hispanic student out of 26 total, with no notable demographic shifts before closure.
The school was not Title–I eligible and did not receive Blue Ribbon recognition during its operation as a Union County NJ high school alternative facility.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
31%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
85%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Baldwin County Regional Detention Center?
26 students attend Baldwin County Regional Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Baldwin County Regional Detention Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baldwin County Regional Detention Center?
Baldwin County Regional Detention Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baldwin County Regional Detention Center offer ?
Baldwin County Regional Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Baldwin County Regional Detention Center part of?
Baldwin County Regional Detention Center is part of Baldwin County School District.

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