Butler County had 77 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 47.5% of the 162 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county increased compared to the previous school year, when 74 students were considered prepared for college.
College readiness in the county varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 27.8% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college, only 16% white students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Butler County had an overall graduation rate of 67.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | 162 | 47.5% |
