There were 1,988 Black or African American students enrolled in Chambers County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.8% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Chambers County welcomed 3,877 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 51.3% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 12 schools in the county, W. O. Lance Elementary recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 323 students.
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.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Harding-Shawmut Elementary | 72 | 191 | 37.7% |
| Fairfax Elementary School | 253 | 664 | 38.1% |
| Huguley Elementary School | 85 | 293 | 29% |
| Inspire Virtual Academy | 20 | 41 | 48.8% |
| John P. Powell Middle School | 102 | 141 | 72.3% |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | 209 | 284 | 73.6% |
| Lafayette High School | 160 | 191 | 83.8% |
| Lanett Junior High School | 89 | 148 | 60.1% |
| Lanett Senior High School | 176 | 251 | 70.1% |
| Valley High School | 288 | 633 | 45.5% |
| W. F. Burns Middle School | 211 | 521 | 40.5% |
| W. O. Lance Elementary | 323 | 519 | 62.2% |
