For the 2025 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 South Lawrence Elementary School, Ethridge 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 average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 2nd Avenue South
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Main St
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4520 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Leoma Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2612 Hwy 43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
E O Coffman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lafayette Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Springer Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3581
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3581
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
413 West College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Grades: 7-8
| 201 students
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 South Lawrence Elementary School, Ethridge 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
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