Top Rankings
Lamar County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,129 students in Lamar County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lamar County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
2,129 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lamar County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,686 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,543 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,686
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,543
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lamar County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
How many schools belong to Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,129 students.
What is the rank of Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District is ranked #38 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County School District?
84% of Lamar County School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Lamar County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,543 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
