For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,381 students in Fayette County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN are Southwest Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Wilder Youth Development Center. 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 8% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Youth Development Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
West Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #66.
La Grange Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10425 Highway 76, South
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
13955 Highway 59, West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
12690 South Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
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, Oakland Elementary School and Wilder Youth Development Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County, TN?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County, TN?
Fayette County, TN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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