For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,119 students in Lawrence County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, TN are Loretto High School, Lawrence Co High School and Summertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lawrence County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Loretto High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loretto High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Second South Ave
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 231-8850
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 231-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Co High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Springer Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-9412
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-9412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #33.
Summertown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
610 Mahr Ave
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-5251
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, TN include Loretto High School, Lawrence Co High School and Summertown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
5 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawrence County include: Lawrence Co High School vs. Summertown High School, Summertown High School vs. Lawrence Co High School, Loretto High School vs. Summertown High School
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