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Rogers High School vs. Forest Hills School

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School Overview

School
Rogers High School
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Forest Hills School
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Forest Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Rogers High School, a Florence, AL public school serving grades 7–12 with 539 students and a 15:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #801 in the state in 2023, declining from #285 in 2019.
Math proficiency was 11%, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a significant decline from 59% in 2019; reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency stood at 33%, lower than the state average of 38% in 2022, with a slight improvement from 24% in 2021.
Enrollment declined from over 1,100 students in 2021 to 539 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 44%, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Graduation rates ranged from 90% to 94%, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of about 88%.
Forest Hills School in Florence, AL, ranked #126 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #36 in 2016 and fluctuating rankings over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 54% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from a high of 95% in 2012; reading proficiency stood at 69%, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining a generally strong position.
Minority enrollment accounted for 36% of the 827 students in 2023, with stable enrollment and a consistent student–teacher ratio of 15:1 over recent years; 39% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic factors.
Forest Hills School serves grades Pre–K through 4 with 55 teachers and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option; the school had a 94% graduation rate in 2023, exceeding the state average of 88%.
Science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, higher than the state average of approximately 38%, though reported data shows an unusually high figure likely due to formatting errors, which should be noted.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-4
Total Students
539 students
827 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rogers High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Hills School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence City 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

#801 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#126 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
54%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Florence City 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 Rogers 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 Rogers High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Hills School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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187
Grade 1 Students
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178
Grade 2 Students
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161
Grade 3 Students
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157
Grade 4 Students
-
144
Grade 7 Students
87
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Grade 8 Students
84
-
Grade 9 Students
90
-
Grade 10 Students
100
-
Grade 11 Students
87
-
Grade 12 Students
91
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rogers 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence City 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
94%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence City 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
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence City 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
44%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence City 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
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rogers 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 Forest Hills School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence City 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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