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Rogers High School vs. Brooks High School

Should you attend Rogers High School or Brooks High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Rogers High School
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Brooks High School
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Brooks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Rogers High School, a Florence, AL public school serving grades 7–12 with 539 students and a 15:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #801 in the state in 2023, declining from #285 in 2019.
Math proficiency was 11%, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a significant decline from 59% in 2019; reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency stood at 33%, lower than the state average of 38% in 2022, with a slight improvement from 24% in 2021.
Enrollment declined from over 1,100 students in 2021 to 539 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 44%, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Graduation rates ranged from 90% to 94%, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of about 88%.
Brooks High School ranked #613 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #399 in 2010 and from #323 in 2019, placing it in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing improvement from 13% in 2021 but below district levels; reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 744 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 16% with notable socioeconomic shifts as free lunch eligibility rose from 8% in 2001 to 41% in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, ranking Brooks High School in the top 5% for graduation rates among Alabama public schools.
Brooks High School is an active Title I eligible school in Lauderdale County, offering education to 744 students with a nearly equal gender distribution and no virtual instruction option.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
539 students
744 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rogers High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brooks High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rogers High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brooks High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rogers High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brooks High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rogers High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brooks High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#801 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#613 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rogers High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brooks High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
26%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rogers High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brooks High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rogers High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brooks High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
87
119
Grade 8 Students
84
127
Grade 9 Students
90
129
Grade 10 Students
100
126
Grade 11 Students
87
120
Grade 12 Students
91
123

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rogers High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brooks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rogers High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brooks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rogers High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brooks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
94%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rogers High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brooks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rogers High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brooks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rogers High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brooks High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rogers High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brooks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rogers High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brooks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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