For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,363 students in Hawkins County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawkins County, TN are Mt Carmel Elementary School, Surgoinsville Elementary School and Church Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawkins County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 Cherry St
Mount Carmel, TN 37645
(423) 357-7221
Mount Carmel, TN 37645
(423) 357-7221
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Surgoinsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 W Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2153
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Old Stage Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Church Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Park Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 357-0252
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 357-0252
Grades: 5-6
| 376 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mooresburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Hwy 31
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Rogersville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Broadway
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7651
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7651
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #77.
Surgoinsville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1044 Main St
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
(423) 345-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Rank: #88.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Melinda Ferry Rd
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-2721
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-2721
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #99.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 N Central Ave
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 E Main St
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-2632
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-2632
Grades: 3-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1111.
Bulls Gap School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Allen Dr
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
Hawkins County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 East Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-6655
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1313.
Rogersville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
958 Mckinney Ave
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7603
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7603
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 East Main St
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Hawkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 Burem Pike
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9390
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9390
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
1115 Goshen Val Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawkins County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawkins County, TN include Mt Carmel Elementary School, Surgoinsville Elementary School and Church Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawkins County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Hawkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawkins County?
Hawkins County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hawkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hawkins County include: Surgoinsville Middle School vs. Rogersville Middle School, Surgoinsville Elementary School vs. Rogersville Elementary School, Rogersville Elementary School vs. Rogersville Middle School
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