How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chambers County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, Alabama | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,158 | 35,951 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chambers County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,752 | $13,148 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.2% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 55.7% | 54.2% |
| Local Revenue | 23.0% | 28.2% |
Chambers County
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chambers County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| African American | 49.5% | 48.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.6% | 56.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chambers County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 98 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 412.6:1 | 456.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | 25.0% |
School Types
Chambers County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.