District Overview
Headquartered at 80 Commerce Street South in Hayneville, Alabama, Lowndes County Public Schools serves as a primary educational hub for families throughout the region, operating within the greater Montgomery metropolitan area. As a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district maintains nine fully operational schools providing continuous educational pathways from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Set within a distant rural landscape, the district educates a student body of 1,109 learners, serving a predominantly Black student population alongside small Hispanic, White, and multiracial student communities. This comprehensive PK–12 structure ensures that local children benefit from a consistent and unified academic experience close to home.

To support academic growth and holistic student development, Lowndes County Public Schools relies on a robust workforce of over 360 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 140 full-time classroom teachers, roughly 12 instructional aides, and over 209 specialized support personnel, resulting in a favorable staff-to-student presence that helps deliver individualized attention across its campuses. According to recent 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics context, the district remains actively open and engaged in strengthening its community ties. Families, researchers, and prospective residents can explore further administrative resources, academic offerings, and local news by contacting the district directly at (334) 548-2131 or visiting their official website at lowndesboe.org.
9
Total Schools
1,109
Total Students
140.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowndes County
Demographic Student Count
White33
Hispanic15
Black1,055
Two or More6
  • Black
    1,055 (95.1%)
  • White
    33 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lowndes County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High4
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:1,109*
Teachers (FTE):140.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Lowndes County
Found 9 Schools