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Lauderdale County

Alabama · Public School District
10
Schools
5,045
Students
$12,691
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
55.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.2%
Graduation Rate
+5.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lauderdale County is a public school district in Alabama serving 5,045 students across 10 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,691 is below the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brooks Elementary SchoolPK–06903
Underwood Elementary SchoolPK–06325
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center10–120
Brooks High School07–12755
Central High School07–12603
Lauderdale County High School07–12543
Lexington High School07–12350
Rogers High School07–12555
Wilson High School07–12671
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waterloo High SchoolPK–12340
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,691-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
25%
State
60.3%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal
14.3%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,045
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.2%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.2% graduation rate — 5.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,045 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lauderdale County?
The graduation rate is 92.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lauderdale County spend per student?
Lauderdale County spends $12,691 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lauderdale County?
56% of students in Lauderdale County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lauderdale County?
No, Lauderdale County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lauderdale County serve?
Lauderdale County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lauderdale County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lauderdale County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.