For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 698 students in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Neelys Bend are Smithson Craighead Academy and Neely's Bend A Lead Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 645-6461
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison, TN include Smithson Craighead Academy and Neely's Bend A Lead Public School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison?
the neighborhood of Neelys Bend, Madison public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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