51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ

Lauderdale County School District

355 County Road 61
Florence, AL 35634
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lauderdale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,558 students in Lauderdale County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Lauderdale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
15 Schools
648 Schools
# Students
7,992 Students
310,670 Students
# Teachers
467 Teachers
18,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#50 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
30%
50%
47%
38%
38%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
3%
30%
% White
91%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,979 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,291
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,979
$12,220

Best Lauderdale County School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Ln
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: PK-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Cedar Street
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-3414
Gr: PK-6 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
101 School Street
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Rogers Lane
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,992 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links