For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,417 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 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,417 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
47%
32%
% White
43%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,406 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,841
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,406
$12,220
Best Chambers County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,417 students.
What is the rank of Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District is ranked #111 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chambers County School District?
47% of Chambers County School District students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Chambers County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,406 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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