There were 1,065 Black or African American students enrolled in Perry County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 545.5% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 89.3% of the 1,192 students in Perry County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Perry County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 856 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Perry 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 Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Charter School | 65.3% | 320 |
| Perry County School District | 98.2% | 872 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
