Chilton County School District had 439 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 80.8% of the 543 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 401 students were prepared for college.
Across Chilton County School District, Chilton County High School stood out, with almost 78.4% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Jemison High School ranked last, with only 77.5% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 83.5% of white students were considered ready for college, only 61.4% Black or African American 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.
Chilton County School District had an overall graduation rate of 87.8%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton County High School | 176 | 78.4% |
| Jemison High School | 173 | 77.5% |
| Isabella High School | 48 | * |
| Jemison High School | 177 | * |
| Maplesville High School | 55 | * |
| Thorsby High School | 56 | * |
| Verbena High School | 35 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
