Chambers County School District

1298 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chambers County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,300 students in Chambers County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Alabama.
Public Elementary Schools in Chambers County School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,087 Schools
# Students
3,203 Students
522,452 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
29,608 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chambers County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#112 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
30%
38%
47%
25%
38%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
45%
31%
% White
41%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,633 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,168 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,633
$12,875
Spending / Student
$12,168
$12,097

Best Chambers County School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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