For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,158 students in Chambers County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Chambers County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,158 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Chambers County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1,502 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
48%
32%
# White Students
1,397 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
215
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
248
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,342 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,813
$12,892
Spending / Student
$12,342
$12,112
Best Chambers County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
W F Burns Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Inspire Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #77.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
John P Powell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
Lafayette High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,158 students.
What is the rank of Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District is ranked #108 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chambers County School District?
48% of Chambers County School District students are Black, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Chambers County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,342 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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