For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,520 students in Hawkins County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Hawkins County, TN are Mt Carmel Elementary School, Church Hill Elementary School and Mooresburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawkins County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hawkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hawkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mooresburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Hwy 31
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Rogersville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Broadway
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7651
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7651
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #66.
Bulls Gap School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: 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 preschools in Hawkins County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Hawkins County, TN include Mt Carmel Elementary School, Church Hill Elementary School and Mooresburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hawkins County?
7 public preschools are located in Hawkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawkins County?
Hawkins County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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