Pike County School District had 141 students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

Pike County School District had 141 students ready for college 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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Pike County School District had 141 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 87% of the 162 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.

College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 126 students were prepared for college.

Across Pike County School District, Pike County High School stood out, with almost 89.2% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.

College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 87.4% 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.

Pike County School District had an overall graduation rate of 87%.

Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.

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

College Readiness in Pike County School District in 2023-24 School Year
School name No. of Students College Readiness
Pike County High School 102 89.2%
Goshen High School 60 *

*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.



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