Were Greene County School District students in 2023-24 school year ready for college?

Were Greene County School District students in 2023-24 school year ready for college?
Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education — alabamagermany.org
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Greene County School District had 41 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 55.4% of the 74 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.

College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 39 students were prepared for college.

College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 54.9% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.

Greene County School District had an overall graduation rate of 82.4%.

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.

Graduation Rate vs. College and Career Readiness in Greene County School District Over 5 Years

College Readiness in Greene County School District in 2023-24 School Year
School name No. of Students College Readiness
Greene County High School 74 55.4%


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