Chambers County School District
School District · Lafayette, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,123
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,123
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#107 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,105
+$297 vs Alabama median
District size
3,123 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Chambers County ranks #107 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Chambers County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lafayette High School (7.2/10), Huguley Elementary School (6.9/10), and Lafayette Eastside Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Chambers County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Chambers County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Huguley Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | W F Burns Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | John P Powell Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Fairfax Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Inspire Virtual Academy | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chambers County
Chambers County is a Lafayette, Alabama school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,123 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $13,105 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Chambers County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Chambers County students show an average math proficiency of 31.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chambers County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chambers County with test data.
Schools in Chambers County
9 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Lafayette
- Total Enrollment
- 3,123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- District spending per student
- $13,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chambers County?
Chambers County has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chambers County?
The average composite rating for Chambers County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chambers County?
Chambers County's district-level spending was $13,105 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chambers County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chambers County is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chambers County?
Lafayette High School is the highest-rated school in Chambers County with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Chambers County?
Across schools in Chambers County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chambers County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Chambers County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Chambers County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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