For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,951 students in Lawrence County, TN (there are , serving 432 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, TN are Lawrenceburg ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø, Summertown Elementary School and Ethridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency  test score ranking.
Lawrence County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceburg ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
600  Prosser  Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Summertown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
319 Corbin St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
33  Main  St
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
South Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
707 2nd Avenue South
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
David Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
2301  Waynesboro  Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2288
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
4520  Pulaski  Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Loretto High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
525  Second  South Ave
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 231-8850
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 231-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Lawrence Co High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
1800  Springer  Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-9412
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-9412
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Summertown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
411 College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Leoma Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
2612  Hwy  43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
E O Coffman Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
111  Lafayette  Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Ingram Sowell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
510  Seventh  St
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4438
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4438
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
1620 Springer Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3581
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3581
Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
610 Mahr Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-5251
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-5251
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
413 West College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Gr: 7-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, TN include Lawrenceburg ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø, Summertown Elementary School and Ethridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
15 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: South Lawrence Elementary School vs. Leoma Elementary School, Lawrence Co High School vs. Summertown High School, Ingram Sowell Elementary School vs. Lawrenceburg ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø
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