Public schools in Lafayette, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Lafayette, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,135
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lafayette public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,135 students, an average of 627 per school. The largest campus is Macon County High School (964 students), and the largest elementary school is Fairlane Elementary School (478).
Every listed school belongs to Macon County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Lafayette
Elementary schools in Lafayette
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Macon County Schools | 02–03 | 473 | — | |
| Fairlane Elementary School Macon County Schools | PK–01 | 478 | — | |
| Lafayette Elementary School Macon County Schools | 04–05 | 442 | — |
Middle schools in Lafayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Junior High School Macon County Schools | 06–08 | 778 | — |
High schools in Lafayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School Macon County Schools | 09–12 | 964 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.7%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Lafayette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,135 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lafayette
How many public schools are in Lafayette, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Lafayette: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,135 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lafayette?
All listed public schools with an address in Lafayette belong to Macon County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lafayette?
Macon County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lafayette, with 964 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lafayette?
No school with an address in Lafayette is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Lafayette guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities