There were 1,632 Black or African American students enrolled in St. Clair County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 3.1% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 12.3% of the 13,316 students in St. Clair County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, St Clair County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,060 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with St. Clair County.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 9th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| District Name | % of Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Pell City School District | 14.5% | 3,946 |
| St Clair County School District | 11.3% | 9,370 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.