For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,122 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, TN are Halls Junior High School, Ripley Middle School and Haywood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lauderdale County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-5579
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Haywood Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Haralson
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Gates, TN 38037
(731) 772-3265
Grades: 7-8
| 383 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 middle schools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls Junior High School, Ripley Middle School and Haywood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lauderdale County, TN?
3 public middle schools are located in Lauderdale County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County, TN?
Lauderdale County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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