Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38469

The 38469 zip code area is home to two schools - South Lawrence Elementary and Loretto High School, both part of the Lawrence County school district. South Lawrence Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Tennessee elementary schools and earning strong test scores across multiple subjects. In contrast, Loretto High School has seen more fluctuation in its statewide ranking, with mixed test scores compared to county and state averages.

South Lawrence Elementary serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 555 students and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores exceed the Lawrence County and Tennessee state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. Loretto High School serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 486 students and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has a strong 89.2% 4-year graduation rate, its test scores are more varied, with some subjects and grade levels exceeding county and state averages while others fall below.

Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates at around 19%, which could be an area of focus for improvement. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, with South Lawrence Elementary at 13.4 and Loretto High School at 15.5, suggesting the schools may have the resources to provide more individualized attention to students. Spending per student is also higher at South Lawrence Elementary ($12,363) compared to Loretto High School ($11,757), which could contribute to the elementary school's stronger academic performance.