Autauga County School District had 502 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 74.6% of the 673 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 510 students were prepared for college.
Across Autauga County School District, Marbury High School stood out, with almost 82% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Prattville High School ranked last, with only 73.1% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 80.6% of white students were considered ready for college, only 61.3% Black or African American students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Autauga County School District had an overall graduation rate of 85.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marbury High School | 139 | 82% |
| Prattville High School | 476 | 73.1% |
| Autaugaville School | 21 | * |
| Billingsley High School | 37 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
