For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 521 students in Lake County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake County, TN are Margaret Newton Elementary School, Lara Kendall Elementary School and Lake Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Newton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 Church St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Gr: PK-2 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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 | 326 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Lake Co High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cochran St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake County, TN include Margaret Newton Elementary School, Lara Kendall Elementary School and Lake Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County?
2 public schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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