There were 1,988 Black or African American students enrolled in Chambers County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 6.8% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 51.3% of the 3,877 students in Chambers County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Chambers County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,400 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Chambers County.
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.
| District Name | % of Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers County School District | 47.3% | 2,959 |
| Lanett City School District | 64.1% | 918 |
