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Best Lauderdale County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,228 students in Lauderdale County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, AL are Lexington High School, Lauderdale County High School and Waterloo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Lauderdale County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooks High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lauderdale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, AL include Lexington High School, Lauderdale County High School and Waterloo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lauderdale County?
11 public high schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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