College readiness among Wilcox County School District students increased in 2023-24 school year

College readiness among Wilcox County School District students increased in 2023-24 school year
Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education — alabamagermany.org
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Wilcox County School District had 76 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 73.8% of the 103 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.

College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 72 students were prepared for college.

College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 73.8% of Black or African American 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.

Wilcox County School District had an overall graduation rate of 83.5%.

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.

Graduation Rate vs. College and Career Readiness in Wilcox County School District Over 5 Years

College Readiness in Wilcox County School District in 2023-24 School Year
School name No. of Students College Readiness
Wilcox Central High School 103 73.8%


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