For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,267 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Primary, Huntingdon Middle School and Mckenzie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Grades: PK-3
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Huntingdon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Browning Ave
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Grades: 4-8
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Grades: 5-8
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Grades: PK-12
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
West Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Harber St
Trezevant, TN 38258
(731) 669-3851
Trezevant, TN 38258
(731) 669-3851
Grades: 3-6
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
8725 Highway 105
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Special Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14155 Paris Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Primary, Huntingdon Middle School and Mckenzie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carroll County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carroll County include: Central Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Clarksburg School vs. Central High School
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