Lowndes County Schools & Education
Lowndes County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,377
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#18
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lowndes County
Measured School Summary
Lowndes County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Lowndes County spends $8,377 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 34% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lowndes County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,377
$2,107 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lowndes County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lowndes County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Lowndes County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#18
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lowndes County
Elementary to high school visible
1,176 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lowndes County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lowndes County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lowndes County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Education in a Rural Setting
Lowndes County operates a focused network of 9 public schools all housed within a single county district. The system serves 1,176 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. This smaller footprint allows for a uniquely intimate educational environment with an average of just 168 students per school.
A Unified County District Model
The Lowndes County School District manages every public school in the area, providing a streamlined approach for its 1,176 students. There are no charter schools present, meaning the local district remains the primary source of public education. This central management ensures consistent policy and funding across all nine rural campuses.
The Feeling of a Close-Knit Community
All nine schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent community feel across the district. Fort Deposit Elementary is the largest school with 194 students, while Hayneville Middle serves 173 children. This small-scale environment means students and teachers often know each other by name from kindergarten through graduation.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Lowndes County
Reported Enrollment
1,176
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lowndes County
Lowndes County
9 Public Schools in Lowndes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Deposit Elementary School | Record | Lowndes County | Fort Deposit, 36032Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 194 |
| Calhoun High School | Record | Lowndes County | Letohatchee, 36047Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 192 |
| Central Elementary School | Record | Lowndes County | Hayneville, 36040Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 185 |
| Central High School | Record | Lowndes County | Hayneville, 36040Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 177 |
| Hayneville Middle School | Record | Lowndes County | Hayneville, 36040Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 173 |
| JacksonSteele Elementary School | Record | Lowndes County | Hayneville, 36040Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 129 |
| Lowndes County Middle School | Record | Lowndes County | Fort Deposit, 36032Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 126 |
| Lowndes County Career Technical Center | Record | Lowndes County | Hayneville, 36040Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Project Success Learning Center | Record | Lowndes County | Hayneville, 36040Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Fort Deposit Elementary School
Lowndes County
Fort Deposit, 36032 / Rural: Distant
Central Elementary School
Lowndes County
Hayneville, 36040 / Rural: Distant
JacksonSteele Elementary School
Lowndes County
Hayneville, 36040 / Rural: Distant
Lowndes County Middle School
Lowndes County
Fort Deposit, 36032 / Rural: Distant
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Lowndes County
Hayneville, 36040 / Rural: Distant
Project Success Learning Center
Lowndes County
Hayneville, 36040 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,377
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Lowndes County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lowndes County, Alabama?
Lowndes County operates a focused network of 9 public schools all housed within a single county district. The system serves 1,176 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. This smaller footprint allows for a uniquely intimate educational environment with an average of just 168 students per school.
What are the major school districts in Lowndes County, Alabama?
The Lowndes County School District manages every public school in the area, providing a streamlined approach for its 1,176 students. There are no charter schools present, meaning the local district remains the primary source of public education. This central management ensures consistent policy and funding across all nine rural campuses.
What is the school experience like in Lowndes County?
All nine schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent community feel across the district. Fort Deposit Elementary is the largest school with 194 students, while Hayneville Middle serves 173 children. This small-scale environment means students and teachers often know each other by name from kindergarten through graduation.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.