Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 80.3% of Lawrence County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

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There were 3,491 white students enrolled in Lawrence County district in the 2023-24 school year, 1.5% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.

Data showed that white students made up 80.3% of the 4,350 students in Lawrence County district during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lawrence 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 Lawrence County in 2023-24 School Year

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

District Name% of White Students EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
Lawrence County School District80.3%4,350
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



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