For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,212 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 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lamar County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
South Lamar School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Sulligent School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Lamar County Highintermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Grades: 4-12
| 614 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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, AL?
5 public schools are located in Lamar County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County, AL?
Lamar County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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