High Schools in Lawrence County

The high schools located in Lawrence County, Tennessee include Lawrence County High School, Summertown High School, and Loretto High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and exhibit varying levels of academic performance and student demographics.

Among the three schools, Summertown High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 111 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Summertown High School consistently outperforms the Lawrence County and Tennessee averages in subjects like English II, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Loretto High School struggles in English II, with only 30.6% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the county and state averages.

While Lawrence County High School may not be the highest-ranked, it has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and performed well in specific subject areas, such as Algebra II, where 75% of 10th graders scored proficient or better. The data also reveals that higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios do not necessarily translate to better academic performance, as seen in the case of Loretto High School.