Washington County Education: 1,492 white students were enrolled in district in 2023-24 school year

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education
Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education
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There were 1,492 white students enrolled in Washington County district in the 2023-24 school year, 6.2% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.

Data showed that white students made up 64.4% of the 2,315 students in Washington County district during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Washington County.

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.

Ethnicities in Washington County in 2023-24 School Year

Enrollment Demographics in Washington County District During 2023-24 School Year

District Name% of White Students EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
Washington County School District64.4%2,315
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



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