Serving 372 students in grades 6-8, Lafollette 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafollette Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire La Follette, TN school district, encompassing approximately 498.1 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafollette Middle School's student population of 372 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Lafollette 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 Lafollette Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1575 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
94%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafollette Middle School's ranking?
Lafollette Middle School is ranked #1575 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lafollette Middle School often compared to?
Lafollette Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lafollette Middle School?
372 students attend Lafollette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lafollette Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lafollette Middle School offer ?
Lafollette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafollette Middle School part of?
Lafollette Middle School is part of Campbell County School District.
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