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Lafollette Middle School

1309 East Central Ave
La Follette, TN 37766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, Lafollette Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafollette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Lafollette Middle School's student population of 351 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Lafollette Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafollette Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1644 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
8%
31%
11%
37%
10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafollette Middle School's ranking?
Lafollette Middle School is ranked #1644 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lafollette Middle School often compared to?
Lafollette Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lafollette Middle School?
351 students attend Lafollette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lafollette Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafollette Middle School?
Lafollette Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafollette Middle School offer ?
Lafollette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafollette Middle School part of?
Lafollette Middle School is part of Campbell County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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