Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, E O Coffman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E O Coffman Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Lawrenceburg, TN school district, encompassing approximately 618 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
E O Coffman Middle School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Future
School Rankings
E O Coffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E O Coffman Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E O Coffman Middle School's ranking?
E O Coffman Middle School is ranked #1149 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend E O Coffman Middle School?
586 students attend E O Coffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of E O Coffman Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does E O Coffman Middle School offer ?
E O Coffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E O Coffman Middle School part of?
E O Coffman Middle School is part of Lawrence County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
There is no art.
Teachers are good.
The sports teams are fixed,you won't make it unless you have older siblings that went there,you're popular, or have a parent that works at the school.
5 10/10/2025
I love this school. i would recomend it to any parent. the teachers are nice and have taught me alot.
1 10/10/2025
This school is racist, The kids that get the attention is the rich/popular kids not the smart kids. The 7th grade kids don't get a full lunch due to they being the last ones to eat. As a seventh-grade student, I would like to change that and the grading system. PERIODDDDDDDDD!!!!!!
5 10/10/2025
This school is great I love it here but sports can be a little unfair it's still an awesome school.
5 10/10/2025
this is a great school.
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