For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,944 students in Scott County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Scott County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, TN are Huntsville Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Winfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3221 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2520
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8702 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-3700
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23366 Scott Hwy
Winfield, TN 37892
(423) 569-8288
Winfield, TN 37892
(423) 569-8288
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Oneida Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Claude Terry Dr
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-8340
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-8340
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Oneida High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
372 North Main
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-8818
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-8818
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2192
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2192
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
376 N Main St
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-2468
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-2468
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 School House Rd
Robbins, TN 37852
(423) 627-2435
Robbins, TN 37852
(423) 627-2435
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Burchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1112 West 3rd St
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-4935
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-4935
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Scott High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Scott High Dr
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scott County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, TN include Huntsville Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Winfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
10 public schools are located in Scott County.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Huntsville Elementary School vs. Oneida Elementary School, Huntsville Middle School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Burchfield Elementary School vs. Oneida Elementary School
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