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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 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% 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
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,347 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Chambers County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
1,618 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
48%
32%
# White Students
1,541 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
46%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
21,522 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
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. 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 $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,089
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,645
$12,156
Best Chambers County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Grades: PK-2
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 20th Ave
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3623
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3623
Grades: 3-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Five Points Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10180 County Road 222
Five Points, AL 36855
(334) 864-7615
Five Points, AL 36855
(334) 864-7615
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Rank: #99.
Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #1010.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 #108 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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