For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,171 students in Hermitage, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Hermitage, TN are Ruby Major Elementary School, Tulip Grove Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermitage, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hermitage have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hermitage, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Dodson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Chandler Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Plantation Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Dupont Tyler Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8827
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8827
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hermitage, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hermitage, TN include Ruby Major Elementary School, Tulip Grove Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hermitage?
5 public schools are located in Hermitage.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermitage?
Hermitage public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hermitage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hermitage include: Tulip Grove Elementary School vs. Hermitage Elementary School, Hermitage Elementary School vs. Tulip Grove Elementary School, Dodson Elementary School vs. Tulip Grove Elementary School
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