For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,266 students in Fayette County, TN (there are , serving 1,016 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TN are Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #44.
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Hwy 59 West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #55.
West Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
La Grange Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15655 Highway 57 East
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 Olson Dr; Suite 112/113
La Grange, TN 38046
(402) 339-6592
La Grange, TN 38046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Fayette County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10425 Highway 76, South
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
13955 Highway 59, West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
12690 South Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TN include Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
9 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fayette County include: West Junior High School vs. East Jr. High School, East Jr. High School vs. West Junior High School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School vs. Oakland Elementary School
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