Lowndes County Middle School in Fort Deposit, AL, ranked near the bottom 50% statewide in 2023, declining from #997 in 2017 to #1194 in 2023 among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency stood at 5%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged 15–19%, also lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was 11–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 156 students in 2021 to 113 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 96%, predominantly Black students (92%), and over 98% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating high socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 6–8, the school had 113 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, maintaining a relatively low ratio compared to district trends despite declining enrollment.
The school qualified as Title I with a 98% free lunch eligibility rate in recent years, reflecting a community with significant economic challenges impacting student demographics and resources.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowndes County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lowndes County Middle School's student population of 104 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
Exceeding Expectations Everyday!
School Rankings
Lowndes County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowndes County Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
92%
31%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lowndes County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowndes County Middle School's ranking?
Lowndes County Middle School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lowndes County Middle School?
104 students attend Lowndes County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lowndes County Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowndes County Middle School?
Lowndes County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowndes County Middle School offer ?
Lowndes County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowndes County Middle School part of?
Lowndes County Middle School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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