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Lauderdale County

Tennessee · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 3,413 students, in a county of 24,784 residents.

Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,413
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,879
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lauderdale County
3,413 students · 1 district in Lauderdale County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lauderdale 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
59%
Hispanic
3%
Black
34%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
0%
Black
43%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.7% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Ripley High SchoolRipleyHigh09-12658·
Ripley PrimaryRipleyElementaryPK-02653·
Halls Elementary SchoolHallsElementaryPK-06586·
Ripley Middle SchoolRipleyMiddle06-08526·
Ripley ElementaryRipleyElementary03-05480·
Halls High SchoolHallsHigh09-12342·
Halls Junior High SchoolHallsMiddle07-08168·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Lauderdale County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 3,413.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lauderdale County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County is the largest school district in Lauderdale County, serving approximately 3,413 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County has roughly 24,784 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lauderdale County?
Median household income in Lauderdale County is $49,879, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 18.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lauderdale County?
Approximately 12.0% of adults 25 and older in Lauderdale County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lauderdale County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in Lauderdale County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lauderdale County schools?
Across Lauderdale County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County residents are approximately 59% White, 3% Hispanic, 34% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lauderdale County is owner-occupied?
Lauderdale County has about 10,703 housing units, of which roughly 64.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data