For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,087 students in Macon County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, TN are Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Macon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Sycamore St
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Gr: 2-3 | 473 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Meador Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Gr: 4-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Macon County Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Hwy 52 By Pass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
417 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2222
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Hermitage Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17580 Clay County Hwy
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2414
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2414
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Red Boiling Springs School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Gr: 6-12 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Gr: PK-1 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6000 Clay Co Hw
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Tri County Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2575 North Springs Rd
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, TN include Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Macon County include: Hermitage Springs Elementary School vs. Red Boiling Springs Elementary School, Red Boiling Springs Elementary School vs. Hermitage Springs Elementary School
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