Wealth of Academic Opportunities

Your children will enjoy a wealth of academic opportunities in Monroe County. Knowledgeable and committed faculties, curriculums that ensure academic and personal achievement, low teacher-to-student ratios, active parent groups, and a wide range of extracurricular programs combine for a superior educational experience for all.

The Monroe County School District, committed to educating the whole child, provides a comprehensive curriculum for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Consisting of 13 schools conveniently located throughout the county, the school district enrolls approximately 4,400 students and employs more than 500 professional and support personnel.

District schools located in Monroeville include: Monroeville Elementary School, which educates approximately 500 students in kindergarten through second grade; Monroeville Middle School, which accommodates about 500 students in third through fifth grades; Monroeville Junior High, which enrolls around 450 sixth through eighth graders; and Monroe County High School, which enrolls approximately 600 ninth through twelfth graders.

In Frisco City, Frisco City Elementary and High School enrolls about 375 students. J.U. Blacksher School in Uriah educates approximately 500 students in kindergarten through high school. In Beatrice, Beatrice Elementary School and J.F Shields High School have a combined enrollment of almost 600 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Excel School, in Excel, enrolls 950 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Monroe Senior High School, in Lower Peach Tree, enrolls about 100 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

A strong core curriculum and a wide range of electives prepares high school students for further education and adult responsibilities. Off-campus academic studies at Alabama Southern Community College allow secondary school students to obtain high school and college credit by participating in the Dual Enrollment Program. Extracurricular activities (including band, cheerleading, special-interest clubs and a comprehensive lineup of sports teams) nurture social and athletic abilities.

Two private schools, Monroe Academy and New Life Christian School, and a number of daycare centers offer parents and students top-notch educational options. Monroe Academy, established in 1970, serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, and is accredited by the Alabama Independent Schools Association. Monroe Academy’s enrollment is over 600.

New Life Christian School, established in 1995, has a current enrollment of 140 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The school offers a totally Bible-based curriculum, and is a ministry of New Life Church (a non-denominational Christian Church).