For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 587 students in Vernon, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Vernon, AL is Lamar County Highintermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Vernon, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar County Highintermediate, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vernon, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar County School Of Technology
Vocational School
43880 Hwy 17 South
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7129
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7129
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vernon, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon, AL include Lamar County Highintermediate.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon?
2 public high schools are located in Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon?
Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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