There were 9,170 white students enrolled in Lauderdale County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 6.7% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that white students made up 76.4% of the 12,000 students in Lauderdale County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Lauderdale County School District recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 7,006 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lauderdale County.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| District Name | % of White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Florence City School District | 48.6% | 4,449 |
| Lauderdale County School District | 92.8% | 7,551 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
