There were 1,395 white students enrolled in Pike County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 4.8% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that white students made up 37.1% of the 3,765 students in Pike County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Pike County School District recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 876 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Pike 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.
| District Name | % of White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County School District | 43.8% | 2,001 |
| Troy City School District | 29.4% | 1,764 |
