Top Rankings
Lakeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,339 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,339 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 147 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
63%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,155 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,010
$11,979
Spending / Student
$17,155
$11,478
Best Lakeland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Gr: 5-10 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,339 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #3 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
63% of Lakeland School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,155 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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