Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,009
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#44
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Lawrence County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,009 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lawrence County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,009
$206 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lawrence County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lawrence County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Lawrence County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#44
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lawrence County
Elementary to high school visible
7,032 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lawrence County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lawrence County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lawrence County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Education Across Lawrence County
Lawrence County operates 14 public schools serving a total enrollment of 7,032 students. The landscape consists of eight elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools, alongside one specialized facility. All operations fall under a single, cohesive school district.
Single District Stability
The Lawrence County school district manages the education of all 7,032 students in the area. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning 100% of students attend traditional district-run campuses. This model provides a uniform educational experience across the county's varied geography.
A Blend of Rural and Town Life
The school system features a mix of eight rural and six town locales, offering diverse environments for students. Lawrence Co High School is the largest in the county with 1,143 students, while South Lawrence Elementary maintains a smaller community feel with 540 students. The average campus size across the district is 541 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
7,032
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lawrence County
14 Public Schools in Lawrence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Profile | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,143 |
| Summertown Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Summertown, 38483Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 646 |
| Summertown High School | Record | Lawrence County | Summertown, 38483Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 610 |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 582 |
| South Lawrence Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Loretto, 38469Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 540 |
| Leoma Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Leoma, 38468Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 538 |
| Lawrenceburg Public | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 500 |
| Ethridge Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Ethridge, 38456Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 498 |
| Loretto High School | Record | Lawrence County | Loretto, 38469Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 493 |
| David Crockett Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 462 |
| New Prospect Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 434 |
| Ingram Sowell Elementary | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 428 |
| Pioneer Virtual Academy | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 158 |
| Lawrence County Adult High School | Record | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg, 38464Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 0 |
Lawrence Co High School
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Town: Distant
E O Coffman Middle School
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Town: Distant
South Lawrence Elementary
Lawrence County
Loretto, 38469 / Rural: Distant
David Crockett Elementary
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Rural: Fringe
New Prospect Elementary
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Rural: Distant
Ingram Sowell Elementary
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Town: Distant
Pioneer Virtual Academy
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Town: Distant
Lawrence County Adult High School
Lawrence County
Lawrenceburg, 38464 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,009
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Lawrence County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Tennessee?
Lawrence County operates 14 public schools serving a total enrollment of 7,032 students. The landscape consists of eight elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools, alongside one specialized facility. All operations fall under a single, cohesive school district.
What are the major school districts in Lawrence County, Tennessee?
The Lawrence County school district manages the education of all 7,032 students in the area. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning 100% of students attend traditional district-run campuses. This model provides a uniform educational experience across the county's varied geography.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
The school system features a mix of eight rural and six town locales, offering diverse environments for students. Lawrence Co High School is the largest in the county with 1,143 students, while South Lawrence Elementary maintains a smaller community feel with 540 students. The average campus size across the district is 541 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.