There were 1,636 Black or African American students enrolled in Butler County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.1% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Butler County welcomed 2,591 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 63.1% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Greenville High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 404 students.
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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiana School | 295 | 369 | 79.9% |
| Greenville Elementary School | 189 | 277 | 68.2% |
| Greenville High School | 404 | 545 | 74.1% |
| Greenville Middle School | 389 | 528 | 73.7% |
| McKenzie High School | 49 | 426 | 11.5% |
| WO Parmer Elementary School | 310 | 446 | 69.5% |
