Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)

Best Lawrence County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,979 students in Lawrence County, TN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, TN are Ethridge Elementary School, South Lawrence Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lawrence County, TN public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ethridge Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
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33 Main St
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880

Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

South Lawrence Elementary School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
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707 2nd Avenue South
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884

Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

New Prospect Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
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4520 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934

Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #44.

Leoma Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
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2612 Hwy 43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199

Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #55.

E O Coffman Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
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111 Lafayette Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395

Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #66.

Pioneer Virtual Academy

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
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1620 Springer Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3581

Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: n/an/a

Summertown Middle School

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413 West College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539

Gr: 7-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, TN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, TN include Ethridge Elementary School, South Lawrence Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?

7 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lawrence County include: South Lawrence Elementary School vs. Leoma Elementary School, Leoma Elementary School vs. South Lawrence Elementary School, New Prospect Elementary School vs. Leoma Elementary School