Top 5 Best Grundy County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,034 students in Grundy County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 177 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, TN are Pelham Elementary School, Swiss Memorial Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Grundy County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pelham Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2402 Sr 50
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Swiss Memorial Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
477 55th Avenue North
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Monteagle Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 East Main St
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 Main St
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Palmer Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Schoolhouse Rd
Palmer, TN 37365
(931) 779-3383
Grades: PK-8
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Tracy Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
276 3rd St
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Coalmont Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7862 Sr 56 Hwy
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 592-9453
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Grundy County High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24970 Sr 108
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 692-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grundy Academy
276 3rd St
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 692-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Grundy County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, TN include Pelham Elementary School, Swiss Memorial Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County, TN?
9 public schools are located in Grundy County, TN.
What percentage of students in Grundy County, TN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County, TN?
Grundy County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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