For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,999 students in Stewart County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Stewart County, TN are North Stewart Elementary School, Stewart County Middle School and Dover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stewart County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Stewart County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stewart County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Hwy 79
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Dr. Robert H. Lee
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Stewart Co High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stewart County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Stewart County, TN include North Stewart Elementary School, Stewart County Middle School and Dover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stewart County?
6 public schools are located in Stewart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stewart County?
Stewart County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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