Lamar County HighIntermediate

Lamar County
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
544 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Lamar County High Intermediate School, located in Vernon, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As an intermediate facility, the school focuses on providing a bridge for students transitioning from primary elementary education to the more advanced demands of middle and high school curricula. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement, character development, and student engagement within the local community.

The school’s digital presence highlights its dedication to keeping students, parents, and faculty connected through organized resources and administrative updates. By leveraging its location on Highway 18, the institution plays an essential role in the academic development of Vernon’s youth, focusing on preparing them for future success through a structured educational program. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular opportunities, the school remains a focal point for the academic growth and social development of the Lamar County student body.
544
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    458 (84.2%)
  • Black
    55 (10.1%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lamar County
Phone: (205)695-7717
Website: http://www.lamarcountyk12.com
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 314
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 54
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 61
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 52
Gender Ratio