Pelham City School District had 200 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 84.4% of the 237 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 242 students were prepared for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 88.7% of white students were considered ready for college, only 77.6% American Indian or Alaska Native students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Pelham City School District had an overall graduation rate of 92%.
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.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham High School | 237 | 84.4% |
