For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,999 students in Crockett County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Crockett County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Crockett County, TN are Alamo Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Maury City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crockett County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Crockett County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crockett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 E Park St
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-5515
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4547 Highway 88 South
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-2041
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Maury City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5442 Highway 88
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-2244
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-2244
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18989 Highway 79
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Crockett County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
497 North Cavalier Dr
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-5583
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-5583
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Crockett County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2014 Highway 88
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-4525
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6117 Highway 189
Friendship, TN 38034
(731) 677-2718
Friendship, TN 38034
(731) 677-2718
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crockett County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Crockett County, TN include Alamo Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Maury City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crockett County?
7 public schools are located in Crockett County.
What percentage of students in Crockett County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Crockett County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crockett County?
Crockett County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Crockett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crockett County include: Bells Elementary School vs. Alamo Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School vs. Bells Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary School vs. Bells Elementary School
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