Top Rankings
Lauderdale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,360 students in Lauderdale County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Lauderdale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
3,360 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
1,397 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
42%
21%
# White Students
1,651 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
49%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
169
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
241
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,238 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,570 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,238
$11,950
Spending / Student
$12,570
$11,450
Best Lauderdale County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Halls Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Grades: 3-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Halls High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
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
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Ripley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
254 Jefferson St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lauderdale County School District?
Lauderdale County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,360 students.
What is the rank of Lauderdale County School District?
Lauderdale County School District is ranked #134 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County School District?
49% of Lauderdale County School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lauderdale County School District?
Lauderdale County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lauderdale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,570 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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