For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,700 students in Lauderdale County, TN (there are , serving 19 private students). 99% 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 Elementary School, Halls Junior High School and Halls High 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 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lauderdale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Halls High School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Ripley High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 Jefferson St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Haywood Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Haralson
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Gr: PK-2 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lauderdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Gr: PK
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Elementary School, Halls Junior High School and Halls High School.
How many public schools are located in Lauderdale County?
8 public schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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