For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,069 students in Perry County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Perry County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, TN are Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Grades: 4-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Grades: 5-8
| 200 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Linden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Brooklyn Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lobelville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 East Fourth Ave
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 593-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Perry County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1056 Squirrel Hollow Rd
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
5 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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