Summary:
Zip code 35652, encompassing the Rogersville, Alabama area, is home to exactly one high school: Lauderdale County High School, a public school serving grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 542 students.
Lauderdale County High School stands out for its exceptional 98.8% graduation rate, which significantly exceeds both the Lauderdale County district average of 96.0% and the state average of 91.5%. However, the school's state ranking has been highly volatile, jumping from 82nd to 27th in one year, then dropping back to 85th the following year. This volatility is reflected in the school's 11th-grade performance, which saw notable year-over-year declines across all subjects—English dropped by 14.44 percentage points, science by 8.75 points, and math by 5.35 points. Despite these declines, the school still outperforms both district and state averages in 11th-grade math, science, and English. Conversely, 8th-grade performance is mixed: science proficiency is exceptionally high at 67.61% (well above the state's 54.12%), but math proficiency lags at 18.31%, below both district and state averages.
One of the most striking findings is the paradox of a 36.2% chronic absenteeism rate—three times the state average—paired with a near-perfect graduation rate. This disconnect suggests students are succeeding despite significant attendance challenges. The school also showed a dramatic turnaround in 7th-grade math, jumping from 6.33% to 25% proficiency in one year, though this remains below state levels. With 33.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch and per-student spending of $9,610, the school achieves above-average results in several upper-grade subjects despite moderate economic challenges and modest funding. Parents should note that while the school excels in high school outcomes, middle school instruction (particularly 8th-grade math and English) appears weaker compared to other schools in the Lauderdale County district.
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