For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 964 students in Lafayette, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Lafayette, TN is Macon County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lafayette, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macon County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, TN include Macon County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette?
1 public high schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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