Monroe County School District had 192 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 77.7% of the 247 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 142 students were prepared for college.
Across Monroe County School District, Excel High School stood out, with almost 80.5% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Monroe County High School ranked last, with only 74.4% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 78.6% of white students were considered ready for college, only 77.1% Black or African American students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Monroe County School District had an overall graduation rate of 83.4%.
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 | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | 82 | 80.5% |
| J. U. Blacksher School | 74 | 75.7% |
| Monroe County High School | 78 | 74.4% |
| J. F. Shields High School | 13 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
