Lowndes County School District
School District · Hayneville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#62 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,179
+$10,371 vs Alabama median
District size
1,173 students
Smaller than Alabama median
About Lowndes County
Lowndes County is a Hayneville, Alabama school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $23,179 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lowndes County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Deposit Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lowndes County students show an average math proficiency of 9.4% and ELA proficiency of 29.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lowndes County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lowndes County with test data.
Schools in Lowndes County
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Hayneville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,173
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lowndes County?
The average composite rating for Lowndes 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 per-pupil spending in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County spends $23,179 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lowndes County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lowndes County is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lowndes County?
Fort Deposit Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lowndes County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lowndes County?
Across schools in Lowndes County with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lowndes County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Lowndes County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 7 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.7%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Lowndes 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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