Butler County School District had 124 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 58.5% of the 212 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 117 students were prepared for college.
Across Butler County School District, Greenville High School stood out, with almost 47.5% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 72.6% of white students were considered ready for college, only 50% 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.
Butler County School District had an overall graduation rate of 74.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | 162 | 47.5% |
| McKenzie High School | 26 | * |
| Georgiana School | 24 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
