Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, Lafollette Middle 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafollette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafollette Middle School's student population of 351 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Lafollette Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafollette Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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
What is Lafollette Middle School's ranking?
Lafollette Middle School is ranked #1575 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lafollette Middle School often compared to?
Lafollette Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lafollette Middle School?
351 students attend Lafollette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lafollette Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafollette Middle School?
Lafollette Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafollette Middle School offer ?
Lafollette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafollette Middle School part of?
Lafollette Middle School is part of Campbell County School District.
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