For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,895 students in Lamar County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, AL are South Lamar School, Sulligent School and Lamar County Highintermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public high schools.
Lamar County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar County Highintermediate, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 587 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 high schools in Lamar County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, AL include South Lamar School, Sulligent School and Lamar County Highintermediate.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar County?
4 public high schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lamar County include: South Lamar School vs. Sulligent School
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