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Lawrence County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Lawrence County operates 15 public K-12 schools inside Tennessee, with combined enrollment of approximately 6,867 (about 458 students per school). By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,867
-80 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
45,385
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
1 districts
Enrollment
6,867
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,706
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
4,069 students
Middle
2
773 students
High
4
1,906 students
Combined / other
1
119 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lawrence County Public Schools
6,867 students · 1 district in Lawrence County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lawrence 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
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.0% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 14 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lawrence Co High SchoolLawrenceburgHigh09-121,087·
South Lawrence ElementaryLorettoElementaryPK-08624·
Summertown ElementarySummertownElementaryPK-06621·
E O Coffman Middle SchoolLawrenceburgMiddle06-08586·
Leoma ElementaryLeomaElementaryPK-08538·
Ethridge ElementaryEthridgeElementaryPK-08516·
Lawrenceburg PublicLawrenceburgElementaryPK-05474·
David Crockett ElementaryLawrenceburgElementaryPK-05462·
Loretto High SchoolLorettoHigh09-12452·
Ingram Sowell ElementaryLawrenceburgElementaryPK-05417·
New Prospect ElementaryLawrenceburgElementaryPK-08417·
Summertown High SchoolSummertownHigh09-12367·
Summertown MiddleSummertownMiddle07-08187·
Pioneer Virtual AcademyLawrenceburgCombinedKG-12119·
Lawrence County Adult High SchoolLawrenceburgHigh09-120·

Cities in Lawrence County

Lawrenceburg8 schoolsSummertown3 schoolsLoretto2 schoolsEthridge1 schoolLeoma1 school

About Lawrence County

Lawrence County is a compact Tennessee county of about 45,385 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 6,867 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,706, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 11% below the Tennessee median.

On the school-mix side, Lawrence County consists of 8 elementary schools (4,069 students), 2 middle schools (773), 4 high schools (1,906), and 1 combined or other schools.

Lawrence County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,867 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 6,947 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,867 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 12 to 14 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Lawrence County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lawrence County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Lawrence County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 6,867.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Tennessee has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,906 students.
How many middle schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Tennessee has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 773 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Tennessee has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,069 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 6,867 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has roughly 45,385 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $54,706, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 15.2% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lawrence County is owner-occupied?
Lawrence County has about 18,730 housing units, of which roughly 77.6% are owner-occupied.

Lawrence County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data