For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,000 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, TN are Halls High School and Ripley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lauderdale County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Halls High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lauderdale County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls High School
Magnet 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
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley High School
Magnet 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
| 658 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 high schools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls High School and Ripley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lauderdale County?
2 public high schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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