South Lamar School
Tel:
(205)662-4411
- South Lamar School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- South Lamar School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Lamar School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Lamar School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #818 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 83% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lamar County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Lamar School is Pickens Co High School (12.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pickens Co High School (12.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Reform Elementary School (13.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reform Pickens Co High School Grades: 7-12 | 266 students
12.9 miles
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
(205)375-2344 12.9 7-12 266 - Reform Reform Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 290 students
13.1 miles
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205)375-6351 13.1 K-6 290 - Vernon Lamar Co High-intermediate Grades: 4-12 | 666 students
13.4 miles
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205)695-7717 13.4 4-12 666 - Vernon Vernon Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 355 students
13.4 miles
9700 Hwy 18 W
Vernon, AL 35592
(205)695-7717 13.4 PK-3 355 - Vernon Lamar Co School Of Technical Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
13.6 miles
43880 Hwy 17 South
Vernon, AL 35592
(205)695-7129 13.6 10-12 n/a
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