For the 2026 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 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% 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 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lowndes County (2026)
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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
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 47% (majority Black).
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