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Best Fayette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,266 students in Fayette County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,058 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, TN are Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
La Grange Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15655 Highway 57 East
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13520 Hwy 59 West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
West Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc
701 Olson Dr; Suite 112/113
La Grange, TN 38046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, TN include Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
9 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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