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Lawrence County

Tennessee · Public School District
14
Schools
7,032
Students
$10,977
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.2%
Graduation Rate
+10.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lawrence County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 7,032 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,977 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
David Crockett ElementaryPK–05462
Ethridge ElementaryPK–08498
Ingram Sowell ElementaryPK–05428
Lawrenceburg PublicPK–05500
Leoma ElementaryPK–08538
New Prospect ElementaryPK–08434
South Lawrence ElementaryPK–08540
Summertown ElementaryPK–06646
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
E O Coffman Middle School06–08582
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence Co High School09–121,143
Lawrence County Adult High School09–120
Loretto High School09–12493
Summertown High School07–12610
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pioneer Virtual AcademyKG–12158
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,977-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
24%
State
53.4%
Local (property tax)
24.1%
Federal
22.5%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (24%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
7,032
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.2%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.2% graduation rate — 10.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,977, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 7,032 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lawrence County?
The graduation rate is 97.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lawrence County spend per student?
Lawrence County spends $10,977 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lawrence County?
No, Lawrence County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lawrence County serve?
Lawrence County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lawrence County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lawrence County is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.