For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,484 students in Baxter, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Baxter, TN are Cornerstone Elementary School, Upperman Middle School and Upperman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baxter, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
371 First Avenue South
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
Gr: 2-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Upperman Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Gr: 5-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Upperman High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6950 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Elmore Town Road
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baxter, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Baxter, TN include Cornerstone Elementary School, Upperman Middle School and Upperman High School.
How many public schools are located in Baxter?
4 public schools are located in Baxter.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?
Baxter public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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