For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,694 students in Giles County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Giles County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Giles County, TN are Minor Hill School, Richland Elementary School and Richland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Giles County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minor Hill School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13099 Minor Hill Hwy
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10333 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Richland School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10610 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Grades: 3-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Giles Co High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sheila Frost Dr
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-6532
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-6532
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: n/an/a
606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Grades: PK-2
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Giles County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Giles County, TN include Minor Hill School, Richland Elementary School and Richland School.
How many public schools are located in Giles County, TN?
8 public schools are located in Giles County, TN.
What percentage of students in Giles County, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Giles County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County, TN?
Giles County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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