For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,209 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lauderdale County, TN are Halls Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lauderdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Grades: 3-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 487 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 elementary schools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lauderdale County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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