Best Public Schools in Fort Deposit, AL

Summary:

The city of Fort Deposit, Alabama is home to two schools: Fort Deposit Elementary School and Lowndes County Middle School. Both schools serve predominantly African American student populations from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Unfortunately, the academic performance at these schools is significantly below state and county averages, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like math, science, and English language arts.

While the schools have relatively high per-student spending and reasonable student-teacher ratios, they continue to struggle. Lowndes County schools as a whole rank poorly in the state, with Fort Deposit Elementary School ranking 622 out of 684 Alabama elementary schools and Lowndes County Middle School ranking 372 out of 442 Alabama middle schools. This suggests systemic challenges that go beyond just funding and resources, and may be related to equity, access, and the unique needs of the student population.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Fort Deposit. Both the elementary and middle schools are underperforming, with high poverty rates and racial disparities. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the quality of education for all students in the area and ensure they have the support and resources they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Deposit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Gilmer Hills Rd	Fort Deposit	36032	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 227-8704	194	12	16.1	96.4%	3 (1.5%)	184 (94.8%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11.5	622^nd of 684 public elementary schools	9.1%		8.4	651^st of 680 public elementary schools	4.3%	29	24.1	0.0	13.8				9.7		32.1	32.3	37.9				$11,888	$3,047	$8,802
Lowndes County Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Old School Drive	Fort Deposit	36032	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 227-4206	126	8	15.7	98.4%	5 (4.0%)	118 (93.7%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.4	372^nd of 442 public middle schools	15.8%		12.1	397^th of 437 public middle schools	9.2%	25				2.4	0.0	8.3		22.2				33.3	33.3	25.0	$14,023	$3,584	$10,399

Cities Near Fort Deposit

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Letohatchee	5.5 mi	1	298^th
Greenville	10.35 mi	5	251^st
Hayneville	13.09 mi	6	278^th
Highland Home	15.7 mi	1
Hope Hull	18.07 mi	1	260^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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