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#1091 of 1,356 schools in AL

Rogers High School

High School · Lauderdale County · Florence, AL

A Lauderdale County high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 Rogers Ln, Florence, AL 35634

  • Math 18% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation2.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$12,253
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Rogers High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rogers High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,651/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,630

Median home value

$262,800

Median rent

$911/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lauderdale County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.67–12Not available603Compare →
Lauderdale County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.17–12Not available562Compare →
Lexington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–12Not available387Compare →
Waterloo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–12Not available339Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lauderdale County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#13 of 14
District spending per student
$12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rogers High School is listed in Lauderdale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rogers High School

Rogers High School is a public high school in Florence, AL, part of Lauderdale County, serving approximately 539 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rogers High School

What grades does Rogers High School serve?

Rogers High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rogers High School?

Rogers High School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rogers High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rogers High School rank in AL?

Rogers High School ranks #1,091 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Rogers High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rogers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rogers High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rogers High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rogers High School a charter school?

No, Rogers High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rogers High School a Title I school?

No, Rogers High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rogers High School?

57.3% of students at Rogers High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lauderdale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 35634)
10,009
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
49.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35634; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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