South Lamar School
| South Lamar School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
300 Sls Rd, Millport, Alabama 35576 | |
| Coordinates | 33°33′45″N 88°02′13″W / 33.5626°N 88.0369°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Unit |
| Motto | EXPECTATIONS + EFFORT = EXCELLENCE |
| Established | 1986 |
| School district | Lamar county |
| Principal | Josh Harper |
| Color(s) | Crimson, gold |
| Mascot | Stallion |
| Accreditation | SACS/CASI |
| Website | lamarcountyk12 |
South Lamar School is a K–12 unified school district located in Millport, Alabama.[1] The principal is Josh Harper. South Lamar School's mascot is a Stallion.[2] The school's colors are crimson and gold. It is a small, 1A school. In 2018, it received a financial reward from the state for having its third-graders test among the best in the state.[3] According to NCES, during the 2023–2024 school year, South Lamar School's student population is 87% White, 8% Black, 4% multiracial, and 1% Hispanic, with a total minority enrollment of about 13%.[4]
In 1992, the school's basketball team won a state championship.[5] The school's basketball court was dedicated in the coach of that team's honor, Johnnie Wilson. He coached at the school for 32 years.[6]
South Lamar School’s varsity softball team achieved a notable victory by winning the Class 1A Area Tournament final, defeating Berry High School 13–3, which secured their advancement to the AHSAA Regional Tournament.[7]
History
Founded in 1986, South Lamar School in Lamar County, Alabama, sits between Millport and Kennedy. It was formed from the merger of Millport and Kennedy schools, with the Class of 1987 becoming its first graduates. The school’s crimson and gold colors were chosen to honor the rival schools’ traditions—Millport’s crimson and Kennedy’s gold.
Initially, the merger sparked tension as fans and students from both towns adjusted to new traditions. Over time, unity grew, and the community proudly rallied behind their new identity as the Stallions. South Lamar’s campus serves K-12 and has a strong reputation for academics and athletics, despite enrollment drops caused by economic shifts. Smaller class sizes have allowed teachers to build strong connections with students, helping them thrive.
In many small towns, school events—especially Friday night football—are a central source of community pride and entertainment. South Lamar continues this legacy, bringing Millport and Kennedy together under one banner: We Are South Lamar![8]
Alumni
- Darryl Wilson, collegiate and professional basketball player
See also
References
- ^ "SOUTH LAMAR SCHOOL | K12 Academics". www.k12academics.com. February 6, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ "South Lamar (Millport, AL) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more | MaxPreps". www.maxpreps.com.
- ^ "South Lamar School Receives Big Bucks For Good Test Scores". August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - South Lamar School (010195001720)". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "Alabama High School Basketball History". www.ahsfhs.org.
- ^ coach-johnnie-wilson/ "South Lamar School dedicates basketball court to Coach Johnnie Wilson". February 2, 2019.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Board, Dispatch Editorial (May 7, 2009). "South Lamar softball wins first area tournament". The Dispatch. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "School History - Lamar County School District". School History - Lamar County School District. Retrieved July 9, 2025.