Brooks High School is a public high school in Killen, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1908 and is part of the Lauderdale County Schools district.
Serving 744 students in grades 7-12, Brooks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brooks High School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
Brooks High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Luther The Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks High School's ranking?
Brooks High School is ranked #664 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brooks High School often compared to?
Brooks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooks High School?
The graduation rate of Brooks High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brooks High School?
744 students attend Brooks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Brooks High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks High School?
Brooks High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooks High School offer ?
Brooks High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooks High School part of?
Brooks High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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