For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,054 students in Perry County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Perry County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, TN are Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 Brooklyn Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Lobelville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 East Fourth Ave
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Perry County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1056 Squirrel Hollow Rd
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
5 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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