For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 7,046 students in Tipton County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton County, TN are Atoka Elementary School, Munford Elementary School and Munford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tipton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atoka Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
870 Rosemark Rd
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 840-9525
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 840-9525
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Munford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Mclaughlin Dr
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5761
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #33.
Munford Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Education Ave
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-1700
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #44.
Drummonds Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5068 Drummonds Rd, Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Old Highway 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5860
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #66.
Brighton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7785 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5600
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #77.
Austin Peay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #88.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #99.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Charger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1111.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Tipton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
5245 Hwy 70
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton County, TN include Atoka Elementary School, Munford Elementary School and Munford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tipton County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Tipton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County?
Tipton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tipton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tipton County include: Brighton Middle School vs. Munford Middle School, Munford Middle School vs. Brighton Middle School, Drummonds Elementary School vs. Munford Elementary School
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