Lanett City

The Lanett City school district in Alabama consists of three schools: W.O. Lance Elementary, Lanett Senior High School, and Lanett Junior High School. Unfortunately, none of these schools appear to be standouts, as they all perform significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.

W.O. Lance Elementary is the lowest-ranked elementary school in the state, with only 16-33% of students proficient in English and Math, compared to state averages of 53-63%. Lanett Junior High School is the lowest-ranked middle school in the district, with only 0-23% of students proficient in Math and English. Lanett Senior High School, while the highest-ranked school in the district, still ranks only 334 out of 378 high schools in the state, with only 4-10% of students proficient in Math, Science, and English.

The data also reveals that all three schools have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 87% at the elementary school to over 95% at the middle and high schools, indicating very high levels of poverty in the Lanett City district. Additionally, the schools have low spending per student and high student-teacher ratios, which likely contribute to the poor academic performance. To improve outcomes, the district will need to address the root causes of these challenges through a comprehensive approach focused on increasing funding, reducing class sizes, and implementing research-based instructional practices.