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Best Gibson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,943 students in Gibson County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gibson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gibson County, TN are South Gibson County Elementary School, South Gibson County Middle School and South Gibson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gibson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Gibson County Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Mt Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Gr: PK-4 | 881 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
South Gibson County Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Middle School St
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-1962
Gr: 5-8 | 757 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
South Gibson County High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 West Knox St
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56 Nebo - Yorkville Rd
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Bradford High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-3729
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
811 S College St
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-2118
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 East College St
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
84 State Route 188
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Gibson County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Trenton Hwy
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-3616
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4040 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-7232
Gr: 5-8 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Gr: PK-4 | 846 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Milan High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7060 Van Hook Street East
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
633 North Poplar
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2065 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Peabody High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2069 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Gr: 2-6 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Humboldt Junior/senior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Viking Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Milan High School Academy
Vocational School
7060 East Van Hook St
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Peabody Academy
Vocational School
2069 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Stigall Primary School
301 Westside Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Gr: PK-1 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gibson County, TN?
How many public schools are located in Gibson County?
21 public schools are located in Gibson County.
What percentage of students in Gibson County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gibson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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