For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,551 students in Watertown, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, TN are Watertown Elementary School, Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Watertown High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watertown, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, TN include Watertown Elementary School, Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
3 public schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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