Best 51�Թ�� in Lauderdale County (2025-26)

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For the 2025-26 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 score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and 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 51�Թ�� in Lauderdale County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Halls Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
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601 Carmen St
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%)
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800 West Tigrett St
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%)
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800 West Tigrett St
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%)
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100 Hwy 19 East Ave
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%)
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309 Charles Griggs Ave
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%)
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254 Jefferson St
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%)
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1201 Haralson
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265

Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: n/an/a

Ripley Primary

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225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691

Gr: PK-2 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

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Lauderdale County 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

New Beginnings Child Development Center (Closed 2023)

313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480

Gr: PK

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).