For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in Bethel Springs, TN (there are , serving 94 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Bethel Springs, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Bethel Springs, TN is Bethel Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel Springs, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bethel Springs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bethel Springs, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4733 Main
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethel Springs, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Bethel Springs, TN include Bethel Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bethel Springs?
1 public schools are located in Bethel Springs.
What percentage of students in Bethel Springs go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Bethel Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel Springs?
Bethel Springs public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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