Total enrollment
3,135
+162 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Lafayette
Tennessee · Public K-12
Lafayette's public-school footprint covers 5 campuses with combined enrollment of about 3,135 students, averaging 627 per campus.
7-year change in Lafayette
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 87%
% Hispanic
19%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Elementary | 02-03 | 473 |
| Fairlane Elementary | Elementary | PK-01 | 478 |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Elementary | 04-05 | 442 |
| Macon County High School | High | 09-12 | 964 |
| Macon County Junior High School | Middle | 06-08 | 778 |
About Lafayette
Lafayette, Tennessee is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,135 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Lafayette is around 627 students, 17% higher than the Tennessee average of about 537.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,135 students, expanded 5% from the 2,973 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 87% to 79%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lafayette discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.