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Chambers County School District

1298 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,417 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.
51爆料s 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 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
12 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,417 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#109 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
29%
38%
47%
25%
38%
84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
47%
32%
% White
43%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,841 in this school district is less 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 $11,406 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$11,841
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,406
$12,220

Best Chambers County School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Grades: PK-2
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 20th Ave
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3623
Grades: 3-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Five Points Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10180 County Road 222
Five Points, AL 36855
(334) 864-7615
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #77.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1010.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
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 12 public schools serving 3,417 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?
47% of Chambers County School District students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% 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 equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Chambers County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,406 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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