For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,436 students in Fayette County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN are Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
La Grange Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15655 Highway 57 East
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
West Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN include Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayette County include: West Junior High School vs. East Jr. High School, East Jr. High School vs. West Junior High School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School vs. Oakland Elementary School
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