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Chambers County

Alabama · Public K-12

13 public schools serving approximately 4,121 students, in a county of 34,192 residents.

Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,121
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,656
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.0%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chambers County
3,158 students · 2 districts in Chambers County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Chambers County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
55%
Hispanic
4%
Black
38%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
53%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.9% under 18

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fairfax Elementary SchoolValleyElementaryPK-05653·
Valley High SchoolValleyHigh09-12642·
W O Lance ElementaryLanettElementaryPK-06573·
W F Burns Middle SchoolValleyMiddle06-08528·
Huguley Elementary SchoolLanettElementaryPK-05384·
Lafayette Eastside Elementary SchoolLafayetteElementaryPK-05311·
Bob HardingShawmut ElementaryValleyElementaryPK-02241·
Lanett Senior High SchoolLanettHigh09-12235·
Lafayette High SchoolLafayetteHigh09-12208·
Lanett Junior High SchoolLanettMiddle07-08155·
John P Powell Middle SchoolLafayetteMiddle06-08129·
Inspire Virtual AcademyLafayetteHigh06-1262·
Inspire AcademyLafayetteHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Chambers County?
Chambers County, Alabama has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,121 students.
How many high schools are in Chambers County?
Chambers County, Alabama has 5 public high schools, along with 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Chambers County?
Chambers County is the largest school district in Chambers County, serving approximately 3,158 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Chambers County?
Chambers County has roughly 34,192 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Chambers County?
Median household income in Chambers County is $49,656, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Chambers County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Chambers County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Chambers County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.0% of students in Chambers County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chambers County schools?
Across Chambers County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Chambers County?
Chambers County residents are approximately 55% White, 4% Hispanic, 38% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Chambers County is owner-occupied?
Chambers County has about 16,435 housing units, of which roughly 71.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data