Lakeland School District

10001 Hwy 70
Lakeland, TN 38002
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Lakeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,339 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,339 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#5 out of 147 school districts
(Top 5%)
(22-23)
65%
34%
58%
37%
66%
40%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
63%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,155 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,010
$11,979
Spending / Student
$17,155
$11,478

Best Lakeland School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 1,034 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-10
| 1,305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,339 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #3 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
63% of Lakeland School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,155 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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