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Student body in Conecuh County universities comprised mostly of Black or African American students in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Coretta L. Boykin, President | Reid State Technical College

Dr. Coretta L. Boykin, President | Reid State Technical College

Black or African American students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Conecuh County's only university in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 434 students attending the only institution in the county at the time, 59.9% were Black or African American. This is an increase of 14% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by multiracial students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the only university in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 16%.

Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Conecuh County University in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
Black or African American59.9%
White35%
Multiracial3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native0.9%
Asian0.9%

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