Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kilby Laboratory School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kilby Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kilby Laboratory School's student population of 187 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Kilby Laboratory School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilby Laboratory School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
12%
31%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kilby Laboratory School's ranking?
Kilby Laboratory School is ranked #32 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?
187 students attend Kilby Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kilby Laboratory School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Kilby Laboratory School offer ?
Kilby Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kilby Laboratory School part of?
Kilby Laboratory School is part of Florence City School District.
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