For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,271 students in Cross Plains, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Cross Plains, TN are East Robertson Elementary School and East Robertson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross Plains, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cross Plains have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cross Plains, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Robertson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5177 E Robertson Rd
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-3874
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-3874
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
East Robertson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Kilgore Trace
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-2191
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-2191
Gr: 6-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cross Plains, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cross Plains, TN include East Robertson Elementary School and East Robertson High School.
How many public schools are located in Cross Plains?
2 public schools are located in Cross Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross Plains?
Cross Plains public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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