For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,383 students in Mount Pleasant, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, TN are J E Woody Elementary School, Mt Pleasant High School and Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J E Woody Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 North Locust St
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5040
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5040
Gr: PK-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Mt Pleasant High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Greenwood Ave
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5583
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5583
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Gray Ln
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-1100
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-1100
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, TN include J E Woody Elementary School, Mt Pleasant High School and Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts.
How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
3 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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