Chickasaw City School District had 92 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 61.7% of the 149 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 50 students were prepared for college.
Across Chickasaw City School District, Alabama Destinations Career Academy stood out, with almost 74.5% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Chickasaw City High School ranked last, with only 55.1% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 67.6% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college, only 59.2% white 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.
Chickasaw City School District had an overall graduation rate of 57%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Destinations Career Academy | 51 | 74.5% |
| Chickasaw City High School | 98 | 55.1% |
