Lauderdale County High School serves 1,281 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Lauderdale County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lauderdale County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lauderdale County High School's student population of 1,281 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lauderdale County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#547 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
5%
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #547 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School?
The graduation rate of Lauderdale County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lauderdale County High School?
1,281 students attend Lauderdale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lauderdale County High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lauderdale County High School?
Lauderdale County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lauderdale County High School offer ?
Lauderdale County High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lauderdale County High School part of?
Lauderdale County High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
School Calendar
View the Lauderdale County High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School (Fall Break)
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
No School (Fall Break)
October 10, 2023 (Tuesday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
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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