There were 354 Black or African American students enrolled in Wilcox County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Wilcox County welcomed 1,160 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 30.5% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
J. E. Hobbs Elementary School was the only school in the county which enrolled Black or African American students, welcoming 354 students in the 2023-24 school year.
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.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Elementary School | 0 | 88 | — |
| Camden School Of Arts & Technology | 0 | 168 | — |
| F. S. Ervin Elementary School | 0 | 189 | — |
| J. E. Hobbs Elementary School | 354 | 365 | 97% |
| Wilcox Central High School | 0 | 350 | — |
