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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 960 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
960 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
42,637 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
27%
11%
% Black
65%
32%
% White
5%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,919 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,673 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,919
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,673
$12,220
Best Lanett City School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 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 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lanett City School District?
Lanett City School District manages 3 public schools serving 960 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?
65% of Lanett City School District students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $11,673 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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