Brooks High School ranked #613 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #399 in 2010 and from #323 in 2019, placing it in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing improvement from 13% in 2021 but below district levels; reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 744 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 16% with notable socioeconomic shifts as free lunch eligibility rose from 8% in 2001 to 41% in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, ranking Brooks High School in the top 5% for graduation rates among Alabama public schools.
Brooks High School is an active Title I eligible school in Lauderdale County, offering education to 744 students with a nearly equal gender distribution and no virtual instruction option.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooks High School serves the eastern part of Killen, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 51.7 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.9 miles away.
- 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 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooks High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Luther The Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks High School's ranking?
Brooks High School is ranked #613 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 90%.
How many students attend Brooks High School?
729 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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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