There were 13,115 white students enrolled in Lee County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 1% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that white students made up 56.4% of the 23,255 students in Lee County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Lee County School District recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 6,007 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Lee 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.
| District Name | % of White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn City School District | 57.6% | 9,469 |
| Lee County School District | 68.5% | 8,775 |
| Opelika City School District | 33.1% | 5,011 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
