For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,762 students in Fentress County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fentress County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fentress County, TN are Allardt Elementary School, Pine Haven Elementary School and Alvin C. York Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fentress County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Fentress County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fentress County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allardt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Alvin C. York Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 North Main St
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Clarkrange High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S York Hwy
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
South Fentress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #66.
York Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fentress Co Adult High School
Magnet School
218 Portland Ave
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 752-8296
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Fentress County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1026 W Rock Quarry Rd
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3131
Clarkrange, TN 38553
(931) 863-3131
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
P O Box 69
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3133
Grimsley, TN 38565
(931) 863-3133
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fentress County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Fentress County, TN include Allardt Elementary School, Pine Haven Elementary School and Alvin C. York Institute.
How many public schools are located in Fentress County?
7 public schools are located in Fentress County.
What percentage of students in Fentress County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fentress County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fentress County?
Fentress County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fentress County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fentress County include: Clarkrange High School vs. Alvin C. York Institute, Alvin C. York Institute vs. Clarkrange High School, South Fentress Elementary School vs. Pine Haven Elementary School
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