Lowndes County School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,241 students in Lowndes County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lowndes County School District are Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Fort Deposit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lowndes County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lowndes County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Lowndes County School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,552 Schools
# Students
1,241 Students
731,765 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
42,338 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lowndes County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 139 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 139 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
68,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
1,203 Students
235,870 Students
% Black Students
97%
32%
# White Students
25 Students
389,026 Students
% White Students
2%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
915 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
19,582 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
18,409
# Students in K Grade:
67
53,003
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
54,852
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
53,708
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
53,520
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
53,607
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
54,664
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
57,108
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
58,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
57,965
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
57,772
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
55,659
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
52,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
50,467
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,766 is higher than the state median of $11,215. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is higher than the state median of $11,262. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$31 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$31 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,766
$11,215
Spending / Student
$17,371
$11,262
Best Lowndes County School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | 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
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Lowndes County Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
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
| 156 students
Rank: #55.
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #77.
Central High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 173 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
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