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Best Franklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,742 students in Franklin County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 370 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, TN are Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Huntland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sewanee Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Broadview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4980 Lynchburg Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Huntland School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Rock Creek Rd
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Clark Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Jefferson St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
North Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2990 Decherd Blvd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Co High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
833 Bypass Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2821
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Decherd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Bratton St
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, TN include Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Huntland School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
10 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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