There were 26 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Covington County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 18.8% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students made up 0.2% of the 13,536 students in Covington County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the least represented ethnicity.
Calhoun County School District was the only district in the county which enrolled Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Covington County.
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.
| District Name | % of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia City School District | — | 1,760 |
| Calhoun County School District | 0.3% | 7,592 |
| Covington County School District | — | 2,913 |
| Opp City School District | — | 1,271 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
