For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,987 students in Weakley County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 135 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Weakley County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Sharon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Weakley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dresden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite B
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Grades: PK-4
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2290
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2290
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
254 North Woodlawn Dr
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Dresden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 Linden St, Suite A
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Grades: 5-8
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Dresden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7150 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Gleason School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92-99 State Championship Dr
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Grades: PK-12
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Greenfield School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 West Main St
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Grades: PK-12
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Westview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8161 Highway 45
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-4202
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-4202
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Fowler Rd
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Primary
Magnet School
215 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education
Magnet School
8250 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Weakley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10399 Hwy 190
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Weakley County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Sharon School.
How many public schools are located in Weakley County?
11 public schools are located in Weakley County.
What percentage of students in Weakley County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Weakley County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Weakley County include: Gleason School vs. Dresden Elementary School, Martin Primary vs. Dresden Elementary School, Dresden Elementary School vs. Martin Primary
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