For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,230 students in Fayetteville, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, TN are South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayetteville, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 4-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Fayetteville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 9-10 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, TN include South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayetteville include: Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School, South Lincoln School vs. Ralph Askins School, South Lincoln School vs. Highland Rim School
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