There were 606 Black or African American students enrolled in Crenshaw County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.4% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Crenshaw County welcomed 1,971 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 30.7% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Luverne High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 301 students.
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.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley High School | 143 | 526 | 27.2% |
| Highland Home School | 162 | 720 | 22.5% |
| Luverne High School | 301 | 725 | 41.5% |
