James Lawson High School serves 1,236 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Lawson High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
32%
21%
White
36%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Lawson High School?
1,236 students attend James Lawson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of James Lawson High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Lawson High School?
James Lawson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Lawson High School offer ?
James Lawson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Lawson High School part of?
James Lawson High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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