There were 448 Black or African American students enrolled in Perry County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Perry County welcomed 872 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 51.4% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Francis Marion School was the only school in the county which enrolled Black or African American students, welcoming 448 students in the 2023-24 school year.
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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion School | 448 | 459 | 97.6% |
| Robert C. Hatch High School | 0 | 413 | — |
