Serving 543 students in grades 7-12, Lauderdale County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lauderdale County High School's student population of 543 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lauderdale County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lauderdale County High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
89%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauderdale County High School's ranking?
Lauderdale County High School is ranked #465 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lauderdale County High School often compared to?
Lauderdale County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Rogers High School, Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School?
The graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lauderdale County High School?
543 students attend Lauderdale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lauderdale County High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lauderdale County High School?
Lauderdale County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lauderdale County High School offer ?
Lauderdale County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lauderdale County High School part of?
Lauderdale County High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/9/2012
I feel that LCHS offers a good variety of academic programs for all ages. They have an excellent variety of music and sports & other activities. They have a very fair and impartial system of academic and athletic awards. Iam a proud to be an alumni and want my grandchild to have the same opportunities that I had as a student.
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