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Lexington High School vs. Brooks Elementary School

Should you attend Lexington High School or Brooks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lexington High School
101 School St
Lexington, AL 35648
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8/
10
Top 30%
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
Lexington High School, a Lauderdale County public school serving grades 7–12, ranked #348 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #227 in 2022 and fluctuating within the top 50% statewide since 2011.
Math proficiency declined to 30–34% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency improved to 60%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 898 students in 2018 to 387 in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining low at 3% and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility around 48%, reflecting substantial demographic and socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 387 students and 24 teachers in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
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
387 students
853 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lexington 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
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lexington High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brooks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lexington 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
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lexington 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

#348 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#168 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lexington 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.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
53%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lexington 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.
60%
(Top 30% 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 Lexington 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.
45-49%
(Top 30% 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 Lexington 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%
(Top 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lexington 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 Lexington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brooks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
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
-
127
Grade 6 Students
-
116
Grade 7 Students
68
-
Grade 8 Students
67
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Grade 9 Students
61
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Grade 10 Students
63
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Grade 11 Students
67
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Grade 12 Students
61
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lexington 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 2011-12 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
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1%
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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
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lexington 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
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lexington 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 2021-22 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
97%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lexington 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
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lexington 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.
0.06
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lexington 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
36%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lexington 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
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lexington 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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