There were 1,320 Black or African American students enrolled in Monroe County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.1% more 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, Black or African American students comprised 46.5% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the seven schools in the county, Monroeville Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | 207 | 956 | 21.7% |
| J. F. Shields High School | 180 | 191 | 94.2% |
| J. U. Blacksher School | 61 | 674 | 9.1% |
| Monroe County High School | 276 | 296 | 93.2% |
| Monroe Intermediate School | 0 | 52 | — |
| Monroeville Elementary School | 314 | 366 | 85.8% |
| Monroeville Middle School | 282 | 305 | 92.5% |
