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Best Carroll County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,414 students in Carroll County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Huntingdon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Gr: PK-3 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Huntingdon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199 Browning Ave
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Gr: 4-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Mckenzie High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Huntingdon High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Mustang Dr
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8223
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
West Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Harber St
Trezevant, TN 38258
(731) 669-3851
Gr: 3-6 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
West Carroll Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Highway 77
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Co Tech Center
Vocational School
1235 Buena Vista Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8908
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon
13310 Paris St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-7526
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
West Carroll Primary
8725 Highway 105
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Huntingdon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
14 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?

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