Best Haywood County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,234 students in Haywood County, TN.

The top ranked public schools in Haywood County, TN are Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Haywood County, TN public schools have an score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Haywood County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Haywood County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Haywood Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
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313 N Grand Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-0732

Gr: 1-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

East Side Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
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1315 East Jefferson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1233

Gr: 3-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #33.

Haywood County Virtual Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9613

Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Sunny Hill Intermediate School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
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2401 Anderson Ave
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401

Gr: 5-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #55.

Haywood High School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
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1175 E College
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1845

Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

Anderson Early Childhood

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620 West Main
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9053

Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Haywood County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Haywood A J Academy (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3991

Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Sunny Hill Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2401 Anderson
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-3401

Gr: 5-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Haywood County, TN?

The top ranked public schools in Haywood County, TN include Haywood Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Haywood County Virtual Academy.

How many public schools are located in Haywood County?

6 public schools are located in Haywood County.

What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County?

Haywood County public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Haywood County include: East Side Elementary School vs. Haywood High School, Haywood High School vs. East Side Elementary School, East Side Elementary School vs. Haywood Elementary School