Lawrence County School District
School District · Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Lawrence County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lawrence County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lawrenceburg Public
Lawrenceburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Summertown Elementary
Summertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Lawrence Elementary
Loretto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#120 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,410
$1,001 vs Tennessee median
District size
6,951 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Lawrence County ranks #120 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Lawrence County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lawrenceburg Public (8.0/10), Summertown Elementary (7.4/10), and South Lawrence Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lawrence County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrenceburg Public | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Summertown Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | South Lawrence Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Ethridge Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Loretto High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Summertown High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | New Prospect Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | David Crockett Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Pioneer Virtual Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lawrence Co High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lawrence County
Lawrence County is a Lawrenceburg, Tennessee school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 6,951 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. District-level spending was $10,410 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Lawrence County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lawrenceburg Public, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence County students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lawrence County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence County with test data.
Schools in Lawrence County
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Lawrenceburg
- Total Enrollment
- 6,951
- Teachers (FTE)
- 466
- District spending per student
- $10,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawrence County?
The average composite rating for Lawrence County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County's district-level spending was $10,410 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawrence County?
Lawrenceburg Public is the highest-rated school in Lawrence County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lawrence County?
Across schools in Lawrence County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lawrence County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Lawrence County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 13 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.5%
How we rate schools
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- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hamblen 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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