There were 3,654 Black or African American students enrolled in Baldwin County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 0.2% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 10.6% of the 34,345 students in Baldwin County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the three districts in the county, Baldwin County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 3,501 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Baldwin 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 Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County School District | 11.4% | 30,587 |
| Gulf Shores City School District | 5.3% | 2,566 |
| Orange Beach City School District | 1.5% | 1,192 |
