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#1066 of 1,786 schools in TN
Loretto High School
High School · Lawrence County · Loretto, TN
A Lawrence County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
525 Second South AVE, Loretto, TN 38469
- Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Loretto High School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Loretto High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,903
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$680/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Lawrence County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | Not available | 145 | Compare → |
| Summertown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawrence County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loretto High School is listed in Lawrence County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loretto High School
Loretto High School is a public high school in Loretto, TN, part of Lawrence County, serving approximately 486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loretto High School
What grades does Loretto High School serve?
Loretto High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Loretto High School?
Loretto High School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loretto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loretto High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loretto High School rank in TN?
Loretto High School ranks #1,066 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Loretto High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loretto High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Loretto High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loretto High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loretto High School a charter school?
No, Loretto High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loretto High School a Title I school?
No, Loretto High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (931) 231-8850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 38469)
- 4,608
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38469; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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