Summary:
Buchanan, Tennessee, is served by a single school, Lakewood Elementary School, which is part of Henry County Schools, a district ranked 34th out of 141 in the state. Despite its "elementary" label, Lakewood serves a wide grade span from Pre-K through 8th grade, enrolling 752 students, making it effectively a combined elementary and middle school.
This school is a clear standout in the area. In the 2025–2026 school year, Lakewood ranked 224th out of 1,019 Tennessee schools (78th percentile), after peaking at 161st the previous year. It outperforms both its district and the state in every all-grades subject on the TNReady tests: math proficiency is 55.8% (state: 43.0%), ELA is 50.5% (state: 40.6%), science is 57.7% (state: 46.9%), and social studies is 64.0% (state: 51.4%). Middle school grades are especially strong—6th grade science (66.2%), 7th grade social studies (71.0%), and 8th grade math (58.7%) all far exceed state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also better than average at 14.9%, compared to 16.6% for the district and 18.3% for the state.
The main area to watch is 3rd grade, where math proficiency (37.2%) falls below both the district and state, and ELA proficiency (44.9%) lags the district average. There were also modest year-over-year declines in math, science, and social studies, though the school remains well above state norms. Per-student spending is $13,050, but without district or state comparisons, it's hard to judge efficiency. Overall, Lakewood Elementary is a strong, above-average school with particular success in middle school grades and mathematics, making it a solid choice for families in Buchanan.
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