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2 schools in Lakeland

Tennessee · 2,538 students · 1 city

Lakeland's public-school footprint covers 2 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,538 students, averaging 1269 per school.

4-year change in Lakeland

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,538
+616 (+32%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lakeland ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,538#91 of 135#3,731 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#131 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
59.1%#17 of 123#1,758 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lakeland Preparatory SchoolLakelandMiddle05-111,509
Lakeland Elementary SchoolLakelandElementaryPK-041,029

About Lakeland

Lakeland runs 2 public schools across Tennessee, collectively enrolling roughly 2,538 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Lakeland is made up of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Lakeland runs about 1,269 students per school, 136% higher than the state mean of roughly 537.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 32%: 1,922 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,538 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lakeland discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Lakeland run?
Lakeland has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,538 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lakeland?
Lakeland includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Lakeland?
Lakeland Preparatory School is the largest public school in Lakeland by enrollment, with approximately 1,509 students.
What grade levels does Lakeland serve?
Lakeland serves students from pre-K through grade 11 across 2 schools.