Lake County

The schools in Lake County, Tennessee, serve students from elementary through high school, but the data paints a concerning picture of their academic performance. All three schools - Lara Kendall Elementary, Lake County High School, and Margaret Newton Elementary - are performing well below state averages across a variety of key metrics.

The Lake County school district is ranked 138 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The individual schools fare no better, with Lara Kendall Elementary ranked in the bottom 15% of Tennessee middle schools, Lake County High School in the bottom 10% of high schools, and Margaret Newton Elementary consistently in the bottom 30% of elementary schools. Proficiency rates on state assessments are shockingly low, with all three schools well below the state averages in both math and English language arts.

Other concerning data points include high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average graduation rates, and above-average dropout rates at Lake County High School. Despite spending more per student and having lower student-teacher ratios than the state average, the schools are still struggling to provide a quality education. This suggests the issues may not be solely about resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized. Significant interventions and support are needed to improve educational outcomes for students in Lake County.