For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,180 students in Lowndes County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 263 private students). 82% 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 Hayneville Middle School, Calhoun High School and Central High 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 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lowndes County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 177 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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
| 183 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 187 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 Hayneville Middle School, Calhoun High School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Lowndes County, AL?
9 public schools are located in Lowndes County, AL.
What percentage of students in Lowndes County, AL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County, AL?
Lowndes County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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