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Lowndes County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,173 students in Lowndes County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lowndes 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 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1,109 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
95%
32%
# White Students
37 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
3%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
95
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,745 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,162 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$19,745
$13,006
Spending / Student (19-20)
$19,162
$12,220
Best Lowndes County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hayneville Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District is ranked #137 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County School District?
95% of Lowndes County School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Lowndes County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,162 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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