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Best Lawrence County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,979 students in Lawrence County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, TN are Ethridge Elementary School, South Lawrence Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33 Main St
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
South Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 2nd Avenue South
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4520 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Leoma Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2612 Hwy 43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
E O Coffman Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Lafayette Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Springer Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3581
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Summertown Middle School
413 West College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Gr: 7-8 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, TN include Ethridge Elementary School, South Lawrence Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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