For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,851 students in White County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in White County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in White County, TN are Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Doyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in White County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Findlay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
560 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S Bunker Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 West Gooseneck Rd
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Will Thompson Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Bon De Croft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8095 Crossville Hwy
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
White County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Allen Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
White Co Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Turntable Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
88 Panther Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Minority enrollment: 11%
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14484 Old Kentucky Rd
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in White County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in White County, TN include Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Doyle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White County?
8 public schools are located in White County.
What percentage of students in White County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in White County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in White County include: Woodland Park Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School vs. Cassville Elementary School
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