Top 3 Best Lake County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 762 students in Lake County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, TN are Lake Co High School, Lara Kendall Elementary School and Margaret Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Lake County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Co High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Cochran St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Lara Kendall Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 College St
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Grades: 3-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Newton Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Church St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, TN include Lake Co High School, Lara Kendall Elementary School and Margaret Newton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County, TN?
3 public schools are located in Lake County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, TN?
Lake County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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