For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 304 students in Clifton, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Clifton, TN is Frank Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clifton, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clifton, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton, TN include Frank Hughes School.
How many public schools are located in Clifton?
1 public schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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