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Best Brownsville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,234 students in Brownsville, TN.

The top-ranked public schools in Brownsville, TN are Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Brownsville, TN public schools have an score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Brownsville, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Haywood Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
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313 N Grand Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732

Gr: 1-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

East Side Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
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1315 East Jefferson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233

Gr: 3-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #33.

Haywood County Virtual Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613

Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Sunny Hill Intermediate School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
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2401 Anderson Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401

Gr: 5-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #55.

Haywood High School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
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1175 E College
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1845

Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

Anderson Early Childhood

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620 West Main
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053

Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Brownsville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Haywood A J Academy (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3991

Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Sunny Hill Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2401 Anderson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401

Gr: 5-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brownsville, TN?

The top-ranked public schools in Brownsville, TN include Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy.

How many public schools are located in Brownsville?

6 public schools are located in Brownsville.

What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?

Brownsville public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?