Conecuh County School District had 84 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 66.1% of the 127 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 82 students were prepared for college.
Across Conecuh County School District, Hillcrest High School stood out, with almost 75.4% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Genesis Innovative School ranked last, with only 57.6% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 67.6% of white students were considered ready for college, only 63.9% Black or African American 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.
Conecuh County School District had an overall graduation rate of 89.8%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High School | 61 | 75.4% |
| Hillcrest High School | 310 | 64.5% |
| Genesis Innovative School | 66 | 57.6% |
