Selma City School District had 158 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 76.7% of the 206 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 115 students were prepared for college.
Across Selma City School District, Selma High School stood out, with almost 81% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 76.4% 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.
Selma City School District had an overall graduation rate of 77.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | 184 | 81% |
| Saints Virtual Academy | 22 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
