For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,895 students in Lamar County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, AL are South Lamar School, Sulligent School and Lamar County Highintermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lamar School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Sulligent School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Grades: PK-12
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar County Highintermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Grades: 4-12
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, AL include South Lamar School, Sulligent School and Lamar County Highintermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lamar County include: South Lamar School vs. Sulligent School
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