For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 335 students in Lake County, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in Lake County, TN is Lara Kendall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lara Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 College St
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Gr: 3-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Cochran St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, TN include Lara Kendall Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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