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Lanett City 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 971 students in Lanett City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lanett City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
971 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lanett City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 75% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
31%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
62%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,819 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,122 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,819
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,122
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lanett City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W O Lance Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5915
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5915
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Lanett Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lanett Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 South 8th Avenue
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5950
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5950
Gr: 7-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lanett City School District?
Lanett City School District manages 3 public schools serving 971 students.
What is the rank of Lanett City School District?
Lanett City School District is ranked #126 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lanett City School District?
62% of Lanett City School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lanett City School District?
Lanett City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Lanett City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,122 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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