SAT scores in Monroe County School District showed there were more 12th-grade students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Amongst all 12th-grade students in Monroe County School District, 85.9% were considered ready to graduate, compared to 67.6% the year before.
Throughout the district, Excel High School had the best performance, with an average college readiness of 80.5%. Meanwhile, Monroe County High School was at the bottom of the list, with 74.4% considered ready for college.
There were a total of 213 students enrolled in Monroe County School District 12th-grade.
In a recent WalletHub study, Alabama ranked as the eighth worst in the nation for education, based on factors such as 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 | * |
