Lanett Junior High School

Lanett Junior High School is a regular public middle school located in Lanett, Alabama, in Chambers County. Situated at 1301 S 8th Ave, the school serves students in grades 7 and 8. With an enrollment of 148 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1, Lanett Junior High provides a supportive learning environment with seven full-time equivalent teachers.

The school's academic performance, as rated by MySchoolScout, stands at 2.3 out of 10, placing it in the 2nd percentile among Alabama's 1360 schools. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 17%, and the Math proficiency rate is just 2%, indicating areas for academic growth and development. Lanett Junior High School is situated in a town where the median household income is $46,120, and the median home value is $105,300.

The town has a population of 12,370, with 19.1% of residents living below the poverty line. Only 10% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting a community that values education but faces significant challenges. Despite the challenges, Lanett Junior High School is part of a close-knit community in a town that strives to support its youth and their educational needs.

With an enrollment of 148 students, Lanett Junior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Lanett Junior High School is 21.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.