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6.3avg / 10

Lauderdale County School District

School District · Florence, Alabama

Students: 7,992
Teachers (FTE): 465

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

14

7 elem, 6 high

Enrollment

7,992

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#77 of 143

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,253

$555 vs Alabama median

District size

7,992 students

Much larger than Alabama median

The short answer

Lauderdale County ranks #77 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Lauderdale County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lauderdale Elementary School (8.1/10), Lexington Elementary School (8.1/10), and Wilson Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Lexington Elementary School

Rates 8.1/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lauderdale County schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Lauderdale County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lauderdale Elementary School8.1 / 10
2Lexington Elementary School8.1 / 10
3Wilson Elementary School7.0 / 10
4Wilson High School6.9 / 10
5Central Elementary School6.5 / 10
6Underwood Elementary School6.4 / 10
7Central High School6.3 / 10
8Rogers High School6.2 / 10
9Brooks High School6.0 / 10
10Waterloo High School5.9 / 10

See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County is a Florence, Alabama school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 7,992 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $12,253 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lauderdale County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lauderdale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Lauderdale County students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.7%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools, and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Lauderdale County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency45.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency60.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lauderdale County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Florence
Total Enrollment
7,992
Teachers (FTE)
465
District spending per student
$12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lauderdale County?

Lauderdale County has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lauderdale County?

The average composite rating for Lauderdale County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Lauderdale County?

Lauderdale County's district-level spending was $12,253 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lauderdale County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lauderdale County is 17.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lauderdale County?

Lauderdale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lauderdale County with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Lauderdale County?

Across schools in Lauderdale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lauderdale County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Lauderdale County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
45.3%
ELA Proficiency
60.7%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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