Elmore County School District had 766 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 80.6% of the 950 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 673 students were prepared for college.
Across Elmore County School District, Elmore County High School stood out, with almost 91% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, EDGE Virtual School ranked last, with only 61% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 84.5% of white students were considered ready for college, only 71.4% 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.
Elmore County School District had an overall graduation rate of 86.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elmore County High School | 155 | 91% |
| Wetumpka High School | 276 | 80.1% |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | 278 | 75.2% |
| EDGE Virtual School | 100 | 61% |
| Holtville High School | 141 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
