Best Public Elementary Schools in Cowan, TN (2025-26)

Best Cowan Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 580 students in Cowan, TN.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowan, TN are Cowan Elementary School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cowan, TN public elementary schools have an score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cowan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Cowan, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cowan Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353

Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

South Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
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601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355

Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowan, TN?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowan, TN include Cowan Elementary School and South Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cowan?

2 public elementary schools are located in Cowan.

What is the racial composition of students in Cowan?

Cowan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).