South Lamar School

Lamar County
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
604 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
604
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    528 (87.4 %)
  • Black
    47 (7.8 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lamar County
Phone: (205)662-4411
Website: http://www.lamarcountyk12.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 277
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 43
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 40
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio