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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 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), 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
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
95%
32%
% White
3%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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
$19,745
$13,006
Spending / Student
$19,162
$12,220
Best Lowndes County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 6-12
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 #135 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: 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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