For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 students in Vernon, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Vernon, AL are Vernon Elementary School and Lamar County Highintermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Vernon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vernon, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Hwy 18 W
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lamar County Highintermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Gr: 4-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar County School Of Technology
Vocational School
43880 Hwy 17 South
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7129
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7129
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vernon, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Vernon, AL include Vernon Elementary School and Lamar County Highintermediate.
How many public schools are located in Vernon?
3 public schools are located in Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon?
Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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