Lake County School District
School District · Tiptonville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#108 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,486
+$1,075 vs Tennessee median
District size
730 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
About Lake County
Lake County is a Tiptonville, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 730 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $12,486 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lake County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Margaret Newton Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lake County students show an average math proficiency of 12.5% and ELA proficiency of 21.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake County with test data.
Schools in Lake County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Tiptonville
- Total Enrollment
- 730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake County?
Lake County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake County?
The average composite rating for Lake County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake County?
Lake County spends $12,486 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake County is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake County?
Margaret Newton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lake County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lake County?
Across schools in Lake County with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Lake County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Lake County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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