Best Schools in Lauderdale County, AL
Lauderdale County, AL has 27 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,667 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Lauderdale County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lauderdale County, AL
The top high schools in Lauderdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Brooks High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 755 Students
3. Lauderdale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students
5. Florence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1034 Students
6. Wilson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 671 Students
7. Rogers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lauderdale County, AL
The top middle schools in Lauderdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 689 Students
2. Hibbett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lauderdale County, AL
The top elementary schools in Lauderdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kilby Laboratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 171 Students
2. Forest Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 831 Students
3. Brooks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 903 Students
4. Lexington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 577 Students
6. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students
7. Lauderdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 705 Students
8. Rogers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 604 Students
9. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
10. Weeden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lauderdale County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lauderdale County, AL has a total population of 93,564 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lauderdale County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lauderdale County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lauderdale County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lauderdale County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lauderdale County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lauderdale County, AL
How many schools are in Lauderdale County, AL?
Lauderdale County, AL has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,667 students in total.
How do schools in Lauderdale County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Lauderdale County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Lauderdale County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lauderdale County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lauderdale County
5 places in Lauderdale County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Florence (12)
- Killen (2)
- Lexington (1)
- Rogersville (1)
- Waterloo (1)
School districts (2)
- Lauderdale County (9 schools)
- Florence City (8 schools)