There were 138 Black or African American students enrolled in Cherokee County district in the 2023-24 school year, 11% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 3.8% of the 3,617 students in Cherokee County district during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Cherokee 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 Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County School District | 3.8% | 3,617 |
