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Best Fentress County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,757 students in Fentress County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fentress County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fentress County, TN are Allardt Elementary School, Pine Haven Elementary School and Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fentress County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Fentress County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Fentress County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allardt Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Main St
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
South Fentress Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Clarkrange High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 S York Hwy
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
York Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Fentress Co Adult High School
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fentress County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fentress County, TN include Allardt Elementary School, Pine Haven Elementary School and Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute.
How many public schools are located in Fentress County?
7 public schools are located in Fentress County.
What percentage of students in Fentress County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fentress County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fentress County?
Fentress County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fentress County are often viewed compared to one another?

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