There were 1,462 Black or African American students enrolled in Lauderdale County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 3.1% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 12.2% of the 12,000 students in Lauderdale County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Florence City School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,231 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lauderdale County.
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.
| District Name | % of Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Florence City School District | 27.7% | 4,449 |
| Lauderdale County School District | 3.1% | 7,551 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
