Top 10 Best Mcminn County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,370 students in Mcminn County, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 387 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Mcminn County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mcminn County, TN are Westside Elementary School, Athens City Middle School and Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcminn County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Mcminn County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Mcminn County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Athens City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Sherwood Ave
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Englewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 College St
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 887-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Riceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3592 Hwy 11 South
Riceville, TN 37370
(423) 462-2488
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
North City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Palos St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Rogers Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
137 County Road 82
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Co Road 627
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-2498
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Etowah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
858 Eighth St
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-5483
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Co Road 461
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 263-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcminn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #1212.
E K Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 Co 172 Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1313.
Niota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 Burn Rd
Niota, TN 37826
(423) 568-2247
Grades: PK-8
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
City Park Elementary School
Magnet School
203 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingleside Elementary School
Magnet School
200 Guille St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcminn County, TN

Mcminn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
625 Matlock Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mcminn County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Mcminn County, TN include Westside Elementary School, Athens City Middle School and Calhoun Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcminn County?
15 public schools are located in Mcminn County.
What percentage of students in Mcminn County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Mcminn County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcminn County?
Mcminn County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mcminn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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