For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,000 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, TN are Halls High School and Ripley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lauderdale County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Halls High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lauderdale County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halls High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 West Tigrett St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9642
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Ripley High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 Jefferson St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Lauderdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls High School and Ripley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lauderdale County?
2 public high schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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