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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,239 students in Lauderdale County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Tennessee.
Public Preschools in Lauderdale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
870 Schools
# Students
3,413 Students
412,953 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
27,754 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
0.59
# American Indian Students
13 Students
671 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
7,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
55,830 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1,466 Students
84,511 Students
% Black Students
43%
20%
# White Students
1,647 Students
244,057 Students
% White Students
48%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
471 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
19,966 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
32,715
# Students in K Grade:
256
63,047
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
65,102
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
60,761
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
58,242
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
57,064
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
50,194
# Students in 6th Grade:
274
8,707
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
7,153
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
7,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
723
# Students in 10th Grade:
265
622
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
672
# Students in 12th Grade:
207
745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,032 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,375 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,032
$12,030
Spending / Student
$12,375
$11,527
Best Lauderdale County School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ripley Primary
Magnet School
225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Grades: PK-2
| 653 students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
