For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,822 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, TN are Mckenzie High School, Huntingdon High School and Clarksburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Carroll County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntingdon High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carroll County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Huntingdon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Mustang Dr
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8223
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8223
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
West Carroll Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Highway 77
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Co Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1235 Buena Vista Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8908
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8908
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Special Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14155 Paris Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, TN include Mckenzie High School, Huntingdon High School and Clarksburg School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
6 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Mckenzie High School vs. Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon High School vs. Mckenzie High School, Central High School vs. Huntingdon High School
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