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6.3 avg / 10

Lakeland School District

School District · Lakeland, Tennessee

Students: 2,339
Teachers (FTE): 151

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,858

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#77 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,858

$553 vs Tennessee median

District size

2,339 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

About Lakeland

Lakeland is a Lakeland, Tennessee school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 2,339 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $10,858 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lakeland demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Lakeland students show an average math proficiency of 68.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Lakeland, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 68.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeland with test data.

Schools in Lakeland

2 schools

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Lakeland
Total Enrollment
2,339
Teachers (FTE)
151
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakeland?

Lakeland has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lakeland?

The average composite rating for Lakeland is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lakeland?

Lakeland spends $10,858 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeland?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeland is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lakeland?

Lakeland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakeland with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Lakeland?

Across schools in Lakeland with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
68.9%
ELA Proficiency
62.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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