Enrollment Analysis: Black or African American students comprised 95.2% of Lowndes County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education
Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education
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There were 1,084 Black or African American students enrolled in Lowndes County district in the 2023-24 school year, 2.1% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.

Data showed that Black or African American students made up 95.2% of the 1,139 students in Lowndes County district during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lowndes County.

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.

Enrollment Demographics in Lowndes County District During 2023-24 School Year

District Name % of Black or African American Students Enrollment Total Enrollment
Lowndes County School District 95.2% 1,139

Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



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