Enrollment Analysis: Black or African American students comprised 26.4% of Henry County’s student body 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 651 Black or African American students enrolled in Henry County district in the 2023-24 school year, 6.3% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.

Data showed that Black or African American students made up 26.4% of the 2,462 students in Henry County district during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.

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

A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 9th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.

Ethnicities in Henry County in 2023-24 School Year

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

District Name% of Black or African American Students EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
Henry County School District26.4%2,462
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



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