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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Linden Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 863 students in Linden, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Linden, TN are Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Linden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Linden, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
331 Brooklyn Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Perry County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1056 Squirrel Hollow Rd
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Linden, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Linden, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Linden?
4 public schools are located in Linden.
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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