For the 2025-26 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 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), 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 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Halls High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lauderdale County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Lauderdale County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Gr: PK
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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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