SOUTH LAMAR SCHOOL
South Lamar School is a Title I public school that is part of the Lamar County school district, located in Millport, AL with about 590 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, South Lamar School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Lamar School, located in Millport, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution for the Lamar County School District. As a PK-12 facility, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that spans from early childhood development through the completion of secondary education. The school fosters a community-oriented environment, emphasizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the development of well-rounded students prepared for life after graduation.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Millport community, acting as a hub for student activities, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. By balancing core curriculum requirements with various student programs, South Lamar aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of academic growth and school pride. For families and community members, the school provides a centralized resource for academic calendars, administrative information, and updates on district-wide initiatives.
For more information, contact South Lamar School at (205) 662-4411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Millport, AL 35576-0309
(205) 662-4411
SOUTH LAMAR SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Millport, AL with about 590 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lamar County
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 30.32
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 590 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH LAMAR SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Black or African American
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.