For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,310 students in Fayetteville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, TN are South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Fayetteville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Grades: PK-8
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Fayetteville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 9-10
| 296 students
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, TN include South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayetteville include: Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School, South Lincoln School vs. Ralph Askins School, South Lincoln School vs. Highland Rim School
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