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Lafayette High School vs. John P Powell Middle School

Should you attend Lafayette High School or John P Powell Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lafayette High School
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
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10
Bottom 50%
John P Powell Middle School
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

John P Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
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%.
John P Powell Middle School ranked #1046 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #1212 in 2012 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 6–9%, reading proficiency ranged from 25–29%, and science proficiency was 20–29%; all rates were lower than the Alabama state averages in recent reporting years.
Enrollment decreased from 247 students in 1999 to 144 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 76% and a high percentage (91%) of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 6–8 with 144 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, which ranks in the top 10% for student attention in Alabama.
John P Powell Middle School is a Title I eligible school located in Lafayette, Alabama, operating under Chambers County with no virtual instruction options.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
198 students
144 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lafayette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John P Powell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafayette High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John P Powell Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lafayette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John P Powell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chambers County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John P Powell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chambers County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1172 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1046 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafayette High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John P Powell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P Powell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P Powell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John P Powell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lafayette High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chambers County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lafayette High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John P Powell Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
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57
Grade 7 Students
1
45
Grade 8 Students
2
42
Grade 9 Students
47
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Grade 10 Students
54
-
Grade 11 Students
47
-
Grade 12 Students
47
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John P Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John P Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
84%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John P Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John P Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chambers County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
0.28
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chambers County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John P Powell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chambers County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chambers County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John P Powell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chambers County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chambers County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John P Powell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chambers County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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