Lanett City School District
School District · Lanett, Alabama
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Lanett City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lanett City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
W O Lance Elementary
Lanett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lanett Junior High School
Lanett · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lanett Senior High School
Lanett · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#135 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,139
$669 vs Alabama median
District size
960 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Lanett City ranks #135 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Lanett City's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are W O Lance Elementary (6.9/10), Lanett Junior High School (4.4/10), and Lanett Senior High School (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lanett City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W O Lance Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Lanett Junior High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lanett Senior High School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lanett City
Lanett City is a Lanett, Alabama school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 960 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $12,139 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Lanett City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is W O Lance Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lanett City students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lanett City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lanett City with test data.
Schools in Lanett City
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Lanett
- Total Enrollment
- 960
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lanett City?
Lanett City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lanett City?
The average composite rating for Lanett City is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lanett City?
Lanett City spends $12,139 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lanett City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lanett City is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lanett City?
W O Lance Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lanett City with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lanett City?
Across schools in Lanett City with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lanett City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Lanett City has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 3 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.1%
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- 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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