There were 265 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Chambers County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 14.7% more than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 6.8% of the 3,877 students in Chambers County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Lanett City School District recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 172 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Chambers County.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| District Name | % of American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers County School District | 3.1% | 2,959 |
| Lanett City School District | 18.7% | 918 |
