For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,019 students in Weakley County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Dresden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Weakley County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite B
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2290
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2290
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Dresden Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite A
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Sharon School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
254 North Woodlawn Dr
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Fowler Rd
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Gleason School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92-99 State Championship Dr
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Greenfield School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 West Main St
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
215 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Weakley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10399 Hwy 190
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Gr: K-8 | 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Weakley County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Dresden Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Weakley County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Weakley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Weakley County include: Sharon School vs. Greenfield School, Martin Elementary School vs. Martin Primary, Martin Primary vs. Dresden Elementary School
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