There were 20,403 white students enrolled in Shelby County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 1.3% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that white students made up 67.3% of the 30,310 students in Shelby County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Shelby County School District recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 14,951 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Shelby 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 White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster City School District | 55.4% | 6,358 |
| Pelham City School District | 56.8% | 3,404 |
| Shelby County School District | 72.8% | 20,548 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
