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Lauderdale County High School vs. Brooks Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lauderdale County High School
201 Cedar Street
Rogersville, AL 35652
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6/
10
Top 50%
Brooks Elementary School
100 School Ln
Killen, AL 35645
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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.
Brooks Elementary School in Killen, AL is ranked #168 in the state in 2023, showing improvement from #301 in 2021 but a decline from its peak rank of #105 in 2014; it consistently ranks in the top 20% for overall testing performance in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 53% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 62%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 853 students in grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment accounted for 15%, with 40% of students eligible for free lunch, marking an increase from 29% eligibility in 2019.
Graduation rates have consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, indicating strong student retention and completion in this Lauderdale County public elementary school.
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-6
Total Students
562 students
853 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lauderdale County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brooks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lauderdale County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brooks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lauderdale County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brooks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lauderdale County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#537 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#168 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lauderdale County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brooks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Top 50% in AL)
53%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lauderdale County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lauderdale County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lauderdale County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lauderdale County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brooks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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78
Kindergarten Students
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105
Grade 1 Students
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104
Grade 2 Students
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103
Grade 3 Students
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115
Grade 4 Students
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105
Grade 5 Students
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127
Grade 6 Students
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116
Grade 7 Students
83
-
Grade 8 Students
115
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Grade 9 Students
104
-
Grade 10 Students
77
-
Grade 11 Students
91
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Grade 12 Students
92
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lauderdale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brooks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lauderdale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brooks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lauderdale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brooks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lauderdale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brooks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lauderdale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brooks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lauderdale County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brooks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lauderdale County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brooks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lauderdale County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brooks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lauderdale County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brooks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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