Top 10 Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,915 students in Franklin County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 395 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, TN are Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Cowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sewanee Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Broadview Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4980 Lynchburg Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Cowan Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Clark Memorial School
Math: 14% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Jefferson St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Decherd Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Bratton St
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Huntland School
Math: 18% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 709 students
Rank: #77.
Rock Creek Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Rock Creek Rd
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
North Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2990 Decherd Blvd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Co High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
833 Bypass Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2821
Grades: 8-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #1010.
South Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, TN

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
910 South Shepherd St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Grades: K
| 95 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, TN include Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Cowan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, TN?
10 public schools are located in Franklin County, TN.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, TN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, TN?
Franklin County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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