Total enrollment
2,129
-260 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Lamar County
Alabama · Public K-12
Alabama's Lamar County runs 5 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Lamar County Public Schools at 2,129 students. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Lamar County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 85%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
10%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,129
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,000
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.8%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
1
277 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
3
1,852 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lamar County Public Schools
2,129 students · 1 district in Lamar County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lamar 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+
12.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Lamar County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Vernon Elementary School· 84.1%
- South Lamar School· 64.9%
- Sulligent School· 64.5%
- Lamar County HighIntermediate· 61.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulligent School | Sulligent | Combined | PK-12 | 684 | · |
| South Lamar School | Millport | Combined | PK-12 | 624 | · |
| Lamar County HighIntermediate | Vernon | Combined | 04-12 | 544 | · |
| Vernon Elementary School | Vernon | Elementary | PK-03 | 277 | · |
| Lamar County School Of Technology | Vernon | High | 10-12 | · | · |
Cities in Lamar County
About Lamar County
Across the sparse Alabama county of Lamar County of about 13,693 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 2,129 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,000, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% below the Alabama median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lamar County is built around 1 elementary school (277 students), 1 high school (0), and 3 combined or other schools.
Lamar County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,129 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lamar County has declined 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,389 students to 2,129.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lamar 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