For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,173 students in Lowndes County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 267 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lowndes County, AL are Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Fort Deposit Elementary School and Hayneville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lowndes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hayneville Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 Highway 97 S
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lowndes County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Lowndes County, AL include Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Fort Deposit Elementary School and Hayneville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lowndes County?
9 public schools are located in Lowndes County.
What percentage of students in Lowndes County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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