In 2022-23 school year, 58.2% of Black or African American students in Lowndes County met college readiness benchmarks

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.2% of Black or African American students in Lowndes County schools met Alabama’s college readiness criteria, according to the Alabama Department of Education.

Of the 101 students assessed for college readiness in the county, 57 were Black or African American and met college readiness standards—a 42.5% increase from the previous year.

Countywide, Central High School had the highest percentage of Black or African American students ready for college.

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.