There were 1,990 Black or African American students enrolled in Covington County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 4.6% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 14.7% of the 13,536 students in Covington County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the four districts in the county, Calhoun County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,059 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Covington County.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 9th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| District Name | % of Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia City School District | 27.8% | 1,760 |
| Calhoun County School District | 13.9% | 7,592 |
| Covington County School District | 6.7% | 2,913 |
| Opp City School District | 19.5% | 1,271 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
