For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,981 students in Lauderdale County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, TN are Halls Junior High School, Halls High School and Halls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lauderdale County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Halls High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
254 Jefferson St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Grades: 3-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
Haywood Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Haralson
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Lauderdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls Junior High School, Halls High School and Halls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lauderdale County, TN?
8 public schools are located in Lauderdale County, TN.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County, TN go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County, TN?
Lauderdale County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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