Top Rankings
Lowndes County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,180 students in Lowndes County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,180 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lowndes County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
1,125 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
95%
32%
# White Students
25 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
2%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
89
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,628 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,048 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$19,628
$12,931
Spending / Student (19-20)
$19,048
$12,150
Best Lowndes County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayneville Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,180 students.
What is the rank of Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District is ranked #133 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County School District?
95% of Lowndes County School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Lowndes County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,048 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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