For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,975 students in Cannon County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Cannon County, TN are Kittrell Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and East Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cannon County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cannon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cannon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7801 Old Woodbury Hwy
Readyville, TN 37149
(615) 893-7604
Readyville, TN 37149
(615) 893-7604
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8383 Jim Cummings Hwy
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
970 Old Manchester Hwy
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3151
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Cannon County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Dr
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3197
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3197
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3714 Murfreesboro Rd
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
530 West Adams Street
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
511 Annie Cox Dr
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3220
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
3714 Murfreesboro Rd
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
8383 Jim Cummings Hwy
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cannon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Vantrease Ave
Auburntown, TN 37016
(629) 218-3173
Auburntown, TN 37016
(629) 218-3173
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
5988 Short Mountain Rd
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3170
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3170
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
530 West Adams St
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cannon County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cannon County, TN include Kittrell Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cannon County?
9 public schools are located in Cannon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon County?
Cannon County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cannon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cannon County include: West Side Elementary School vs. East Side Elementary School, East Side Elementary School vs. West Side Elementary School
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