For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,176 students in Lamar County, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, AL are Vernon Elementary School, South Lamar School and Sulligent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Hwy 18 W
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
South Lamar School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sulligent School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lamar County Highintermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Gr: 4-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar County School Of Technology
Vocational School
43880 Hwy 17 South
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7129
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7129
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, AL include Vernon Elementary School, South Lamar School and Sulligent School.
How many public schools are located in Lamar County?
5 public schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lamar County include: Sulligent School vs. South Lamar School, South Lamar School vs. Sulligent School, Sulligent School vs. Lamar County Highintermediate
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