Chambers County

The Chambers County school district in Alabama consists of 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below the state average on standardized tests and exhibiting stark racial and economic disparities.

One standout school is Huguley Elementary School, which consistently performs above the county and state averages, ranking in the top 40% of Alabama elementary schools. In contrast, Lafayette Eastside Elementary School and John P Powell Middle School have particularly low proficiency rates. The district also has a virtual high school option, Inspire Virtual Academy, which serves a unique student population with a higher percentage of white students and a 50% free/reduced lunch rate.

Across the Chambers County district, schools face significant economic challenges, with many having high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The district also exhibits significant racial disparities, with some schools having a predominantly white student population and others having a predominantly African American student population. Addressing these issues and improving educational outcomes for all students in the district will require targeted interventions and support.