Lauderdale County School District
School District · Florence, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 6 high
Enrollment
7,992
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 6 high
Enrollment
7,992
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Lauderdale County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lauderdale County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Waterloo High School
Waterloo · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brooks Elementary School
Killen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Underwood Elementary School
Florence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#53 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
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 #53 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Lauderdale County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waterloo High School (8.6/10), Brooks Elementary School (7.9/10), and Underwood Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 (9 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brooks Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Underwood Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lexington High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Central High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Wilson High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Lauderdale County High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Rogers High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Brooks High School | 4.7 / 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 6.9/10, Lauderdale County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waterloo High School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lauderdale County students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Lauderdale County with test data.
Schools in Lauderdale County
14 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools6
Other Schools1
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 6.9/10. 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?
Waterloo High School is the highest-rated school in Lauderdale County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lauderdale County?
Across schools in Lauderdale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.8%. 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 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.8%
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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