There were 149 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Monroe County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 5.1% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Monroe County welcomed 2,840 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 5.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the seven schools in the county, J. U. Blacksher School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 135 students.
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 | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | 14 | 956 | 1.5% |
| J. F. Shields High School | 0 | 191 | — |
| J. U. Blacksher School | 135 | 674 | 20% |
| Monroe County High School | 0 | 296 | — |
| Monroe Intermediate School | 0 | 52 | — |
| Monroeville Elementary School | 0 | 366 | — |
| Monroeville Middle School | 0 | 305 | — |
