Top Rankings
Lamar County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,176 students in Lamar County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lamar County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,176 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lamar County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
237 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
11%
32%
# White Students
1,825 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
191
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,294 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,955 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,294
$13,006
Spending / Student
$10,955
$12,220
Best Lamar County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
South Lamar School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Sulligent School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Grades: PK-12
| 693 students
Rank: #44.
Lamar County Highintermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Grades: 4-12
| 587 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,176 students.
What is the rank of Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District is ranked #46 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County School District?
84% of Lamar County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar County School District?
Lamar County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Lamar County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,955 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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