For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,612 students in Wayne County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, TN are Collinwood Elementary School, Collinwood Middle School and Frank Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Collinwood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 4th Avenue North
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Waynesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, TN include Collinwood Elementary School, Collinwood Middle School and Frank Hughes School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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