Lauderdale County High School in Rogersville, AL ranked #537 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #465 in 2022 and #547 in 2021, indicating a downward trend in overall ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and declined notably from 58% in 2019; reading proficiency was 49%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 26%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment in 2023 was 562 students across grades 7–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, and minority enrollment at 10%; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to 43%, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
The graduation rate ranged between 90% and 94% over recent years, consistently exceeding the state average of 88% and ranking within the top 30% in Alabama.
Lauderdale County High School serves grades 7–12 with 30 teachers; enrollment decreased sharply from 1,281 students in 2022 to 562 in 2023, and the free lunch eligibility percentage rose from 31% to 43% in the same period.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lauderdale County High School's student population of 542 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Campus Size
52 acres
School Motto
Lifelong Learners Contributing Citizens
School Rankings
Lauderdale County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lauderdale County High School is 0.19, 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
#537 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauderdale County High School's ranking?
Lauderdale County High School is ranked #537 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lauderdale County High School often compared to?
Lauderdale County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School?
The graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lauderdale County High School?
542 students attend Lauderdale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lauderdale County High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lauderdale County High School?
Lauderdale County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lauderdale County High School offer ?
Lauderdale County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lauderdale County High School part of?
Lauderdale County High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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