Lafayette High School ranked near the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools, placing #1172 in 2023 after fluctuating between #723 in 2011 and #1255 in 2016.
Math, reading, and science proficiency each stood at about 10%, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with no improvement trends in recent years.
Enrollment declined from 420 students in 1999 to 198 in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining high at 86% and 81% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 198 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, ranking in the top 5% statewide for student attention based on this ratio.
Lafayette High School's graduation rate was 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the Alabama state average of 88% and above the district average of 85%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette High School serves the entire district of Lafayette, AL, covering approximately 504.8 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 182 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
81%
31%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #1172 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, John P Powell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
182 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lafayette High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Chambers County School District.
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