Best Perry County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 755 students in Perry County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
331 Brooklyn Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Lobelville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
196 East Fourth Ave
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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