For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,097 students in Charlotte, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Charlotte, TN are Charlotte Elementary School, Creek Wood High School and Charlotte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Charlotte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charlotte, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Creek Wood High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
New Directions Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlotte, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Charlotte, TN include Charlotte Elementary School, Creek Wood High School and Charlotte Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Charlotte?
5 public schools are located in Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte?
Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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