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Best Public Elementary Schools in Lauderdale County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lauderdale County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,209 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lauderdale County, TN are Halls Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lauderdale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Gr: 3-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Ripley Primary
225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Gr: PK-2 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lauderdale County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).

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