Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 198 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
84%
32%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #1170 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, John P Powell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
198 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lafayette High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Chambers County School District.
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