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Best Lauderdale County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 12,511 students in Lauderdale County, AL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,428 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, AL are Kilby Laboratory School, Forest Hills School and Brooks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lauderdale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Gr: K-5 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Ln
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Lexington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 School St
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Weeden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Hibbett Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Lauderdale County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Cedar Street
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-3414
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Schoolhouse Ln
Waterloo, AL 35677
(256) 766-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Brooks High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Gr: 7-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Central High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: 7-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Florence High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
Gr: 10-12 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Rogers High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Gr: 7-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
7275 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Freshman Center
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400
Gr: 9 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lauderdale Elementary School
201 Cedar Street
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-3414
Gr: PK-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Elementary School
101 School Street
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Rogers Elementary School
300 Rogers Lane
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Elementary School
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, AL include Kilby Laboratory School, Forest Hills School and Brooks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lauderdale County?
24 public schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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