About LSS

Lakeland School System (LSS) was established in December, 2013, and serves students living within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lakeland outside of Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee. The City of Lakeland has approximately 12,500 residents and more than 2,700 school-age students. Students attend Lakeland Elementary School (Grades K-4), Lakeland Middle Preparatory School (Grades 5-8), or Lakeland Preparatory School (Grades 9-12).

Lakeland School System students consistently excel in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our outstanding students, faculty, and staff members coupled with high levels of community support and involvement are the keys to our success as we strive to Learn, Grow, and Lead together.

We are proud to have been named one of only five Exemplary ACCESS School Systems in the state for our dedication to helping all students succeed. In addition, our school system has been named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" for the last eight years in a row, and the district was named an "Arts Rich School of Merit" by the Tennessee Arts Academy in 2025. The Lakeland Preparatory School baseball team won the 2025 TSSAA State Championship, and multiple teams and individuals compete for state championships each year. Lakeland Elementary School (K-4) is a National Blue Ribbon School, and both Lakeland Elementary and Lakeland Preparatory School are named as Tennessee Purple Star Schools for their commitment to serving our military families. We completed our high school facility in August, 2022, which now serves 9th through 12th grade students.

Lakeland School System Mailing Address: 3009 Davies Plantation Road, Lakeland, TN, 38002

Map Link: Google Maps

Phone: 901-867-5412
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)