Lowndes County had 28 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 63.6% of the 44 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county decreased compared to the previous school year, when 30 students were considered prepared for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 63.6% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Lowndes County had an overall graduation rate of 70.5%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | 44 | 63.6% |
