For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 378 students in Lowndes County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lowndes County, AL are Calhoun High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Lowndes County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lowndes County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Gr: 6-12
Lowndes County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 Highway 97 S
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lowndes County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lowndes County, AL include Calhoun High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lowndes County?
4 public high schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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