Franklin County School District had 209 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 89.7% of the 233 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 229 students were prepared for college.
Across Franklin County School District, Phil Campbell High School stood out, with almost 80.7% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 90.6% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Franklin County School District had an overall graduation rate of 94.8%.
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.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Campbell High School | 88 | 80.7% |
| Belgreen High School | 30 | * |
| Red Bay High School | 49 | * |
| Tharptown High School | 45 | * |
| Vina High School | 21 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.