Summary
Huguley Elementary School in Lanett, AL, serves 383 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and stands out as a high-performing school within the Chambers County district, which overall ranks in the bottom quarter of Alabama districts. Despite this, Huguley consistently earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the 56th percentile of all Alabama elementary schools, making it a clear outperformer compared to its district peers like Fairfax Elementary (29th percentile) and Lafayette Eastside Elementary (23rd percentile).
Huguley's strongest subject is Mathematics, where proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (41.67%, 50%, and 40.38%) dramatically exceed district averages and are competitive with—or better than—state averages. In 4th-grade math, the school has outpaced the state by 8 to 15 percentage points for three consecutive years. Science is another standout area, with 57.69% of 4th graders proficient, beating both district (45.41%) and state (50.23%) averages. The school also excels in serving its African American students, who rank in the 83rd percentile statewide, and its low-income students, who rank in the 69th percentile. However, performance with White students (37th percentile) and male students (48th percentile) is notably weaker, suggesting targeted strategies may be needed for these groups.
One of the most impressive achievements is the dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, which fell from 14.2% in 2022-2023 to just 2.4% in 2024-2025—far below the district (8.7%) and state (12.0%) averages, and even better than the high-performing Wacoochee Elementary (8.6%). Huguley also achieves these results efficiently, spending less per student ($8,700) than its district peers and even Wacoochee ($8,808). While Wacoochee remains the region's top school overall, Huguley is closing the gap in math and science, making it a smart, cost-effective choice for families seeking strong STEM foundations in a supportive, engaged school environment.
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