Summary:
Zip code 35652 in Rogersville, Alabama, is served by two public schools within the Lauderdale County school district, together educating roughly 1,288 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade on a shared campus.
Lauderdale County High School is the clear standout in this area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 78th percentile statewide. Its 98.8% graduation rate far exceeds both district and state averages, and it outperforms the district in 11th grade math and English proficiency. The high school also posted a remarkable 5-star rating in the 2024-2025 school year. However, it faces a serious challenge with chronic absenteeism at 36.2%—three times the state average—and showed notable declines in 11th grade English and science scores from the previous year. Lauderdale Elementary School is a solid, consistent performer with a 3-star rating, showing dramatic improvements in 4th grade math (jumping nearly 31 points) and strong 5th grade math scores that far exceed district and state averages. Its English language arts proficiency in 3rd and 5th grades also matches or beats state benchmarks.
The most pressing concern across both schools is chronic absenteeism, which runs at roughly double the state average at the elementary level and triple at the high school. Despite this, both schools achieve above-average academic rankings, suggesting that attending students perform well while a significant portion may be disengaged. A notable "middle school gap" exists, with 7th grade math proficiency at just 25% despite strong elementary math gains, indicating a difficult transition. Performance also varies widely by grade and subject—8th grade science proficiency is strong at 67.6% while 8th grade math sits at only 18.3%. With about one-third of students receiving free or reduced lunch, these schools serve a moderate-poverty population yet still deliver respectable results, making the high school's success particularly noteworthy for parents seeking strong secondary education options.
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