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Best Chambers County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,552 students in Chambers County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 591 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chambers County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chambers County, AL are Huguley Elementary School, Beulah Elementary School and Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chambers County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chambers County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Chambers County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4747 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6021
Gr: PK-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Beulah High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4848 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6020
Gr: 7-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
W O Lance Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5915
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4105
Gr: 7-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Lanett Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Lanett Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 South 8th Avenue
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5950
Gr: 7-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chambers County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Chambers County, AL include Huguley Elementary School, Beulah Elementary School and Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chambers County?
17 public schools are located in Chambers County.
What percentage of students in Chambers County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chambers County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chambers County?
Chambers County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chambers County are often viewed compared to one another?

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