For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Gadsden, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Gadsden, TN is Gadsden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Gadsden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gadsden, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gadsden, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Gadsden, TN include Gadsden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gadsden?
1 public schools are located in Gadsden.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden?
Gadsden public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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