For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,175 students in Summertown, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Summertown, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Summertown, TN are Summertown Elementary School and Summertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summertown, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Summertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Summertown, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summertown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 Corbin St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Summertown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
413 West College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Gr: 7-8 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Summertown, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Summertown, TN include Summertown Elementary School and Summertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Summertown?
3 public schools are located in Summertown.
What percentage of students in Summertown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Summertown are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summertown?
Summertown public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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