Top Rankings
Lakeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,339 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
2,339 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 147 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
169 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
293 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
1,463 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
63%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
171
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,155 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,010
$11,950
Spending / Student
$17,155
$11,450
Best Lakeland School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 1,034 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-10
| 1,305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,339 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #3 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
63% of Lakeland School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,155 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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