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Chambers County School District (2026) - Lanett, AL

Chambers County School District

1298 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chambers County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,203 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 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,203 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#112 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
30%
38%
47%
25%
38%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
45%
31%
% White
41%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,633 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,168 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,633
$12,875
Spending / Student
$12,168
$12,097

Best Chambers County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Gr: 7-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,203 students.
What is the rank of Chambers County School District?
Chambers County School District is ranked #111 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chambers County School District?
45% of Chambers County School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 11% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Chambers County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,168 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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