There were 3,216 Black or African American students enrolled in Calhoun County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 7.1% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 38.6% of the 8,339 students in Calhoun County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the four districts in the county, Anniston City School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,473 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Calhoun 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 Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston City School District | 86% | 1,713 |
| Jacksonville City School District | 31.2% | 1,682 |
| Oxford City School District | 28.1% | 3,945 |
| Piedmont City School District | 10.9% | 999 |
