For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,422 students in Lauderdale County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, AL are Lexington High School, Lauderdale County High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lauderdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 School St
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Lauderdale County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Cedar Street
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-3414
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-3414
Grades: 7-12
| 562 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Grades: 7-12
| 603 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Grades: 7-12
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Schoolhouse Ln
Waterloo, AL 35677
(256) 766-3100
Waterloo, AL 35677
(256) 766-3100
Grades: PK-12
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Rogers High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Brooks High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Lauderdale County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Bayles St
Anderson, AL 35610
(256) 247-5673
Anderson, AL 35610
(256) 247-5673
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1701 Cole St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 224 students
12101 Highway 157 N
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
611 North Pine Street
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, AL include Lexington High School, Lauderdale County High School and Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lauderdale County?
9 public middle schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lauderdale County include: Central High School vs. Wilson High School, Lexington High School vs. Lauderdale County High School, Wilson High School vs. Central High School
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