Lamar County School District
School District · Vernon, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem
Enrollment
2,176
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem
Enrollment
2,176
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#54 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,004
$804 vs Alabama median
District size
2,176 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Lamar County ranks #54 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Lamar County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lamar County Highintermediate (7.9/10), Sulligent School (7.1/10), and South Lamar School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lamar County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar County Highintermediate | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sulligent School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | South Lamar School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Vernon Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lamar County
Lamar County is a Vernon, Alabama school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $12,004 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lamar County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lamar County Highintermediate, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lamar County students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Lamar County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lamar County with test data.
Schools in Lamar County
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Vernon
- Total Enrollment
- 2,176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- District spending per student
- $12,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lamar County?
Lamar County has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lamar County?
The average composite rating for Lamar County is 6.7/10. 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 Lamar County?
Lamar County's district-level spending was $12,004 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 Lamar County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lamar County is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lamar County?
Lamar County Highintermediate is the highest-rated school in Lamar County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lamar County?
Across schools in Lamar County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lamar County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Lamar County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Lamar 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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