Lowndes County School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 8 public schools in Lowndes County School District, serving 1,436 students.
- Public schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
- The top ranked public schools in Lowndes County School District are Central Elementary School, Jacksonsteele Elementary School and Hayneville Middle School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.lowndesboe.org |
| School District Phone Number | (334) 548-2131 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,436 Students | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 85 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Lowndes County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 10 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,405 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 98% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 20 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 1% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 17 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 93 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 98 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 99 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 125 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 113 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 111 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 111 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 105 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 98 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 103 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 120 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 131 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 112 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,276 is higher than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,712 is higher than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $25 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $26 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,276 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $14,712 | $10,415 |
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Lowndes County School District Public Schools (2020-21)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Calhoun High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Grades: 9-12 | 206 students
- Central Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5 | 277 students
- Central High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
- Fort Deposit Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5 | 220 students
- Hayneville Middle School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Grades: 6-8 | 169 students
- Jacksonsteele Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5 | 159 students
- Lowndes County Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Grades: 6-8 | 145 students
- Project Success Learning Center Alternative School147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
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