For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,215 students in Burns, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Burns, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Burns, TN are Stuart Burns Elementary School and Burns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burns, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Burns have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Burns, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stuart Burns Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 Highway 96
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Burns Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
88 Bobcat Trl
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 740-1860
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 740-1860
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burns, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Burns, TN include Stuart Burns Elementary School and Burns Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Burns?
2 public schools are located in Burns.
What percentage of students in Burns go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Burns are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burns?
Burns public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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