Total enrollment
4,174
+125 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Chambers County
Alabama · Public K-12
Chambers County hosts 13 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 4,174 Alabama students across 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high.
4-year change in Chambers County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Chambers County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 26.1% | #56 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,174 | #38 of 65 | #1,494 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #34 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #37 of 65 | #2,354 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.3% | #28 of 65 | #1,051 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.1% | #4 of 64 | #411 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Chambers County school rankings
Residents
34,192
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,174
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,656
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
5
2,179 students
Middle
3
832 students
High
5
1,163 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chambers County Public Schools
3,203 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Chambers County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Huguley Elementary School· 62.1%
- Fairfax Elementary School· 57.0%
- Lafayette Eastside Elementary School· 49.3%
- W F Burns Middle School· 40.9%
- Lanett Junior High School· 31.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Lanett Senior High School· 5.4%
- Lafayette High School· 8.5%
- Valley High School· 12.8%
- W O Lance Elementary· 27.7%
- John P Powell Middle School· 28.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Valley | High | 07-12 | 692 | · |
| Fairfax Elementary School | Valley | Elementary | PK-06 | 689 | · |
| W O Lance Elementary | Lanett | Elementary | PK-06 | 564 | · |
| W F Burns Middle School | Valley | Middle | 06-08 | 545 | · |
| Huguley Elementary School | Lanett | Elementary | PK-05 | 383 | · |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | Lafayette | Elementary | PK-08 | 311 | · |
| Lanett Senior High School | Lanett | High | 09-12 | 260 | · |
| Bob HardingShawmut Elementary | Valley | Elementary | PK-02 | 232 | · |
| Lafayette High School | Lafayette | High | 07-12 | 182 | · |
| Lanett Junior High School | Lanett | Middle | 07-08 | 147 | · |
| John P Powell Middle School | Lafayette | Middle | 06-08 | 140 | · |
| Inspire Virtual Academy | Lafayette | High | 07-12 | 29 | · |
| Inspire Academy | Lafayette | High | 09-12 | · | · |
Cities in Chambers County
About Chambers County
Across the low-population Alabama county of Chambers County of about 34,192 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 4,174 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $49,656 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 11% below the Alabama median.
On the school-mix side, Chambers County is made up of 5 elementary schools (2,179 students), 3 middle schools (832), and 5 high schools (1,163).
The largest single district in Chambers County is Chambers County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,203 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chambers County has grew 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,049 students to 4,174. Chambers County now counts 12 public schools, up from 11 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chambers County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data