Lamar County School District had 130 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 85% of the 153 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 136 students were prepared for college.
Across Lamar County School District, South Lamar School, Sulligent School, and Lamar County High-Intermediate stood out, with almost 0% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 85.2% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Lamar County School District had an overall graduation rate of 90.8%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| South Lamar School | 34 | * |
| Sulligent School | 55 | * |
| Lamar County High-Intermediate | 64 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.