South Lamar School

South Lamar School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
300 Sls Rd,  Millport, AL
Lamar County Schools
3.9
3.2
615 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
C. Craig Henson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
15.8%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
389:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
87.4%
Black
7.8%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 41 Students
Bevill State Community College 37 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 28 Students
Mississippi State University 24 Students
University of South Alabama 24 Students
Troy University 20 Students
University of North Alabama 20 Students
Mississippi University for Women 20 Students
Auburn University 19 Students
Samford University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 15 Students
Radiologic Technician 10 Students
Biology 6 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Education 4 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 22 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/8/2019
I liked the teachers that truly care about the students. I dislike the teachers who do not value their position and the state of the locker, textbooks, and ceiling tiles.
5.0 Senior
4/25/2019
I liked how the teachers are very close with their students and will work one on one until the student understands the concept being taught. At the same time the teachers are tough and always pushing the students to be the best that they can be.
3.0 NicheUser
8/28/2018
South Lamar School overall is a very good school. They try and work with the students to become ready for the real world. The sports programs at South Lamar are very good. I would recommend the school to anyone that prefers a small town school that will offer more one on one time with students
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
4.0 student
8/7/2024
The reviews on here are very outdated so I’m deciding to write my own. South Lamar is an amazing school and I would recommend it to everyone. Everyone is very kind and it might have it’s cliques but every school has them. The teachers are the best around and genuinely care for the students and their...
5.0 other
10/17/2014
I graduated from this school, have a mother who has taught at this school since it opened, and have also substitute taught at this school and I must say that I will send my children here gladly. It is a small school with small class sizes. It is an environment where the child can know everyone in th...
1.0 other
2/14/2012
I went to SLS starting in the 8th grade and left as soon as I got my drivers license. Some of the teachers there are ok, and the rest only care about the "last names". It is a very cliquey school and if you didn't sart there in kindergarten than you will never fit in. I moved to Vernon and my grades...
3.0 other
6/11/2011
I am a graduate of South Lamar. First of all any education is what you choose to get out of it. If you like to party and not focus on the curriculum then yes, I say you won't learn. However, if you study and are willing to do the work and ASK questions I found that the teachers are willing to help,...

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South Lamar School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Millport, AL and is served by the Lamar County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 615 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. South Lamar School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 23. Learn more about what Millport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Lamar School.

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