For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,831 students in Chapel Hill, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Chapel Hill, TN are Delk-henson Intermediate School, Forrest School and Chapel Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chapel Hill, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Chapel Hill have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chapel Hill, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delk-henson Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 South Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 536-0491
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 536-0491
Grades: 4-6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Forrest School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 North Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4733
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4733
Grades: 7-12
| 826 students
Rank: #33.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 S Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4255
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4255
Grades: PK-3
| 559 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chapel Hill, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Chapel Hill, TN include Delk-henson Intermediate School, Forrest School and Chapel Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chapel Hill?
3 public schools are located in Chapel Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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