Best Wayne County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and 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 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Collinwood Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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450 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118

Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Collinwood Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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300 4th Avenue North
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510

Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Frank Hughes School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
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444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325

Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

Waynesboro Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580

Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #55.

Waynesboro Middle School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
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407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545

Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 43% (majority Black).