Colbert County School District had 135 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 80.8% of the 167 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 125 students were prepared for college.
Across Colbert County School District, Colbert County High School stood out, with almost 69.9% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 84.6% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Colbert County School District had an overall graduation rate of 86.8%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Colbert County High School | 73 | 69.9% |
| Cherokee High School | 39 | * |
| Colbert Heights High School | 55 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
