For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 290 students in Fort Deposit, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Deposit, AL are Fort Deposit Elementary School and Lowndes County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Deposit, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fort Deposit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Deposit, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Deposit, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Deposit, AL include Fort Deposit Elementary School and Lowndes County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Deposit?
2 public schools are located in Fort Deposit.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Deposit?
Fort Deposit public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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