Sulligent School

Lamar County
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
714 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Sulligent School, located in Sulligent, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local Lamar County community. As a K-12 institution, it provides a unified academic environment that spans from elementary through high school, fostering a sense of continuity for students as they progress through their formative years. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development.

The school operates under the Lamar County School System and functions as a primary resource for the town’s educational needs. Its mission emphasizes student success, character development, and academic achievement, aiming to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. By maintaining a close-knit environment, Sulligent School leverages its small-town setting to encourage strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.
714
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    590 (82.6 %)
  • Black
    90 (12.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)698-9254
Website: http://www.lamarcountyk12.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 370
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 23
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 42
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio