For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,285 students in Cunningham, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cunningham, TN are Montgomery Central Elementary School and Montgomery Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cunningham, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cunningham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cunningham, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3941 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cunningham, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cunningham, TN include Montgomery Central Elementary School and Montgomery Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cunningham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cunningham.
What is the racial composition of students in Cunningham?
Cunningham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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