For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,895 students in Lamar County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, AL include South Lamar School, Sulligent School and Lamar County Highintermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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