Lamar County School District
School District · Vernon, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#35 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,004
$804 vs Alabama median
District size
2,176 students
Smaller than Alabama median
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. The district invests $12,004 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Lamar County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vernon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lamar County students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Vernon
- Total Enrollment
- 2,176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lamar County?
Lamar County spends $12,004 per student per year.
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?
Vernon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lamar County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lamar County?
Across schools in Lamar County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.8%. 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 7.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan 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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