There were 1,243 multiracial students enrolled in Shelby County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 5.2% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that multiracial students made up 4.1% of the 30,310 students in Shelby County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the third least represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Shelby County School District recorded the largest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 592 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Shelby 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 Multiracial Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster City School District | 4.5% | 6,358 |
| Pelham City School District | 10.7% | 3,404 |
| Shelby County School District | 2.9% | 20,548 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
