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South Lamar School

Q: Is South Lamar School a good school?

South Lamar School ranks 112 th of 686 Alabama alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Alternative Schools

Better than 84% of Alabama alternative schools

Summary

South Lamar School in Millport, AL, is a PK-12 school serving 624 students in the Lamar County district, offering a complete educational path from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in one close-knit rural setting.

This school is on a strong upward trajectory, with its most impressive achievement being a dramatic jump in graduation rates—from 82.1% in 2022-2023 to 95.1% in 2024-2025, now exceeding both district and state averages. South Lamar also shines in specific academic areas. Early elementary reading is a standout, with 86.27% of 3rd graders proficient in English compared to 64.75% statewide. Middle school math is another clear strength, particularly in 6th grade where 71.43% of students are proficient—more than double the state average. High school science scores are also notably strong, with 51.28% of 11th graders proficient versus 36.17% statewide. When compared to the district's other alternative school, Lamar County HighIntermediate, South Lamar generally outperforms in 11th grade math, science, and English, while serving a slightly lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (44.39% vs. 57.72% free/reduced lunch).

The main concern for parents to watch is a rising chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 12.3% to 19.2% over two years—now above the state average of 12.0%. This could threaten recent gains if not addressed. Additionally, high school test scores show year-to-year volatility, likely due to small class sizes where a few students can shift percentages significantly. However, the 2025-2026 improvements in both 11th grade English and math are encouraging and align with the better graduation rates. With efficient spending of $9,016 per student and consistent success in early literacy and middle school math, South Lamar demonstrates effective instructional practices that position it as a potential leader in the district.

624

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,016

Per pupil spending ?

44.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576-0309

(205) 662-4411

District: Lamar County

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

African American:

6.9%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2023 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (60% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Alabama alternative schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (19% vs 12% Alabama)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg56%

Alabama avg46%

Elementary school

112^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 56 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

61^st of 443

Alabama public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 42 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

50^th of 380

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Alabama High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Alternative Schools in the Lamar County

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	112 of 686	83.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.5	121 of 680	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	134 of 684	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	136 of 680	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	183 of 687	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	226 of 692	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.7	204 of 681	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	58.0	300 of 680	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.0	339 of 688	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.8	500 of 691	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.3	492 of 691	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.9	399 of 695	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.7	434 of 696	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.0	464 of 696	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.1	298 of 709	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.0	139 of 704	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	55.8	328 of 696	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.7	328 of 698	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.0	310 of 698	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.6	276 of 689	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.8	191 of 688	72.2%	★★★★☆
2004	76.2	111 of 623	82.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	173 of 652	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	77.4	126 of 649	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	123 of 650	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	119 of 645	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	184 of 656	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	58.5	254 of 656	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	239 of 646	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	382 of 640	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.9	306 of 639	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	81.4	76 of 668	88.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	69 of 660	89.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	64 of 670	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	73.3	127 of 623	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.6	144 of 651	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	174 of 653	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.9	140 of 649	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	56.0	294 of 651	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.4	347 of 567	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	88 of 660	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	132 of 651	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	159 of 655	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	165 of 649	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	184 of 669	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	157 of 669	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	181 of 650	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	252 of 650	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.0	342 of 639	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	123 of 403	69.5%	★★★★☆
2019	31.1	286 of 392	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	146 of 500	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	66.9	156 of 532	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	163 of 535	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.4	128 of 528	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	181 of 540	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	209 of 539	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.2	251 of 529	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.5	318 of 508	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	61 of 443	86.2%	★★★★☆
2025	81.9	56 of 439	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	56 of 442	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	55 of 437	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	68 of 432	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	63.8	126 of 440	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.2	161 of 437	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	139 of 423	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.6	229 of 432	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.5	241 of 432	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.8	138 of 430	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.8	194 of 438	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.8	116 of 436	73.4%	★★★★☆
2012	69.3	112 of 436	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	67.9	135 of 435	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.9	145 of 435	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	31.7	321 of 425	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	47.5	236 of 417	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.1	185 of 412	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	40.9	265 of 409	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.0	167 of 415	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	43.9	238 of 407	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	49 of 422	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	70 of 415	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	71 of 426	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	82 of 417	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	57 of 423	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.8	134 of 415	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.9	176 of 399	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.0	115 of 392	70.7%	★★★★☆
2017	50.7	184 of 380	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	82.0	43 of 432	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	79.4	55 of 428	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	33 of 437	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	80.0	41 of 410	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	23 of 421	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	71.4	69 of 415	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	54.7	161 of 396	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	170 of 396	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.0	210 of 349	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	95 of 421	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	81.7	58 of 422	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	42 of 428	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.9	51 of 419	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	85 of 427	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	65.0	103 of 418	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	129 of 399	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	132 of 397	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.4	220 of 380	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	50.2	97 of 256	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	81.4	11 of 195	94.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	85 of 355	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.6	72 of 377	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	62 of 373	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	66 of 370	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.9	89 of 376	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	51.6	146 of 369	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.4	148 of 343	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.3	137 of 331	58.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	50 of 380	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	65.3	108 of 374	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	46.4	193 of 378	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	86.2	48 of 371	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	44.8	190 of 367	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.6	114 of 371	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.7	55 of 366	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	52.7	172 of 356	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	24.0	273 of 353	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	55.6	146 of 351	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	92.5	24 of 353	93.2%	★★★★★
2014	58.8	140 of 358	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.2	142 of 358	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.0	36 of 358	89.9%	★★★★★
2011	68.2	90 of 360	75.0%	★★★★☆
2010	54.5	178 of 358	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	45.5	229 of 357	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.5	167 of 359	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.9	137 of 358	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.7	177 of 357	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	76.0	43 of 359	88.0%	★★★★☆
2004	59.9	143 of 357	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	117 of 372	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.5	77 of 359	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	44.4	190 of 366	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	91.7	31 of 358	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	48.1	178 of 367	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.9	90 of 359	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	94.4	18 of 354	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	42.2	213 of 347	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	14.7	299 of 343	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	33.9	254 of 377	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	64.9	100 of 367	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	52 of 375	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	36.8	230 of 361	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.3	90 of 361	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	81.2	51 of 358	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	34.3	234 of 349	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	16.5	290 of 315	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	91.4	25 of 375	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	49.1	171 of 363	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.3	174 of 368	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.5	70 of 358	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	42.6	191 of 366	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.3	171 of 366	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.3	157 of 357	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	138 of 350	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.4	207 of 339	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	115 of 316	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	125 of 325	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.3	200 of 325	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	87.4	39 of 317	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	37.6	191 of 326	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.4	111 of 319	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.1	86 of 313	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	36.5	190 of 300	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)87th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)73rd percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)69th percentile-13 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Male (2026)77th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)76th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2022)62nd percentile-22 vs school

High school

Male (2026)93rd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile-18 vs school

White (2026)64th percentile-23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)33rd percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English70%+13 vs state

Science58%+11 vs state

Mathematics50%+16 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, February 26, 2018

Great school. Lots of opportunity for growth. Students that want to learn are given ample opportunity. Those that don't are in every school. My incredibly shy child really came out of her shell and blossomed here. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Monday, March 21, 2011

The school is very poor, with broken down and aged equipment. Though some with great abilities, students are often pulled down by those who desire to 'make a scene'. Speaking from personal experience, the teachers hardly have control over the volume in the classes. There are far too many students and not enough teachers to control the level. Thirty three teachers and over five hundred students in the minature community created.
Even with five hundred students, there are no clubs or after school events that do not deal with sports or high level academics. There is no 'anime club', 'sports club', or even a 'library club'. The most that can be found is the rarely active newspaper club.
Technologically, we are behind most schools. Some schools will let students work on laptops, iPads, or even computers set up in rooms. Cellphones could be used as a way to learn. There is so much potential in the technology, but so little chance to express and use it. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)							Summative Assessment Science (2026)			Summative Assessment English (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Lamar School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	300 Sls Road	Millport	35576	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 662-4411	624	37	16.7	44.4%	541 (86.7%)	43 (6.9%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)								(n/a)	66.7	63.8	45.7	71.4	33.3	39.1	33.3	57.5	65.2	51.3	86.3	76.6	72.3	73.5	57.8	76.1	46.2	$9,016	$1,160	$7,853
Lamar County HighIntermediate	Public, Alternative	4-12	8990 Highway 18	Vernon	35592	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 695-7717	544	33	16.2	57.7%	458 (84.2%)	55 (10.1%)	16 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)								(n/a)		81.3	65.5	63.3	36.5	32.1	21.5	62.5	67.9	32.3		89.1	87.3	81.6	79.4	69.6	35.9	$8,724	$1,664	$6,995

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lamar School

What district is South Lamar School in?

Lamar County

How many students attend South Lamar School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 624 students attended South Lamar School.

Is South Lamar School a good school?

South Lamar School ranks 112^th of 686 Alabama alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Lamar School?

Students at South Lamar School are 87% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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