Lake County High School is a secondary school in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Established in 1963, the school serves students in grades 9-12.
Serving 209 students in grades 9-12, Lake Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lake Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1399 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
26%
21%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Co High School's ranking?
Lake Co High School is ranked #1399 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Co High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Co High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lake Co High School?
209 students attend Lake Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lake Co High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Co High School?
Lake Co High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Co High School offer ?
Lake Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Co High School part of?
Lake Co High School is part of Lake County School District.
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