For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,650 students in Bledsoe County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bledsoe County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bledsoe County, TN are Mary V Wheeler Elementary School, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School and Pikeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bledsoe County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bledsoe County 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), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bledsoe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33073 Sr 30
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 881-3394
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 881-3394
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8231 New Harmony Rd
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2891
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2891
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pikeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41068 S R 30
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2457
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2457
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Bledsoe County High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
877 Main St
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-6851
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-6851
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Bledsoe County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
857 Main St
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-3212
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-3212
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bledsoe County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Bledsoe County, TN include Mary V Wheeler Elementary School, Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School and Pikeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bledsoe County?
5 public schools are located in Bledsoe County.
What percentage of students in Bledsoe County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bledsoe County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bledsoe County?
Bledsoe County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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