Top Rankings
Lamar County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,212 students in Lamar County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lamar County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,212 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lamar County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
235 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
11%
32%
# White Students
1,884 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
85%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
194
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
164
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,077 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,777 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,077
$12,931
Spending / Student
$10,777
$12,150
Best Lamar County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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: 29% | Reading: 47%)
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: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,212 students.
What is the rank of Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District is ranked #54 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County School District?
85% of Lamar County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Lamar County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,777 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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