Chambers County School District

1298 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chambers 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 12 public schools serving 3,347 students in Chambers County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Chambers County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
12 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,347 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Chambers 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 89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#105 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Chambers County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chambers County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chambers County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chambers County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
1,618 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
48%
32%
# White Students
1,541 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
46%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
147
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
238
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
265
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,645 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chambers County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Chambers County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,089
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chambers County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,645
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chambers County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chambers County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Grades: PK-2
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 20th Ave
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3623
Grades: 3-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Five Points Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10180 County Road 222
Five Points, AL 36855
(334) 864-7615
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
W F Burns Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Valley High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #99.
Lafayette High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #1010.
John P Powell Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,347 students.
What is the rank of Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District is ranked #104 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 Chambers County School District?
48% of Chambers County School District students are Black, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Chambers County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,645 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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