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Lake County

Tennessee · Public K-12

3 public K-12 schools operate inside Lake County, with roughly 743 students enrolled, an average of 248 per campus. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Lake County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
743
-74 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 66%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
27%
was 25%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
743
NCES CCD
Median income
$28,814
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
208 students
Middle
1
326 students
High
1
209 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lake County Public Schools
743 students · 1 district in Lake County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
65%
Hispanic
3%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
63%
Hispanic
3%
Black
27%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
14.9% under 18

Test scores in Lake County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Lake Co High School· 20.8%
  2. Lara Kendall Elementary· 18.2%

See all 2 schools in Lake County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lara Kendall ElementaryRidgelyMiddle03-08326·
Lake Co High SchoolTiptonvilleHigh09-12209·
Margaret Newton ElementaryTiptonvilleElementaryPK-02208·

Cities in Lake County

Tiptonville2 schoolsRidgely1 school

About Lake County

In Tennessee, Lake County is a compact county of about 6,579 residents. 3 public schools across the county enrolls about 743 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $28,814, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 31%. That income level is 53% lower than the Tennessee median.

In terms of grade levels, Lake County spans 1 elementary school (208 students), 1 middle school (326), and 1 high school (209).

The largest single district in Lake County is Lake County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 743 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lake County has fell 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 817 students to 743.

On allk12, the community for Lake County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lake County?
Lake County, Tennessee has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 743 students.
How many high schools are in Lake County?
Lake County, Tennessee has 1 public high school, serving approximately 209 students.
How many middle schools are in Lake County?
Lake County, Tennessee has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 326 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lake County?
Lake County, Tennessee has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 208 students.
What is the largest school district in Lake County?
Lake County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lake County, serving approximately 743 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lake County?
Lake County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 6,579, with a median age of 43. About 14.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lake County?
Median household income in Lake County is $28,814, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 31.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lake County?
Approximately 9.4% of adults 25 and older in Lake County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Lake County?
Lake County residents are approximately 65% White, 3% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lake County is owner-occupied?
Lake County has about 2,494 housing units, of which roughly 47.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data