For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,971 students in Grundy County, TN (there are , serving 285 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, TN are North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Main St
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Sr 50
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Monteagle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 East Main St
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Schoolhouse Rd
Palmer, TN 37365
(931) 779-3383
Palmer, TN 37365
(931) 779-3383
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Swiss Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
477 55th Avenue North
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
276 3rd St
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Grundy County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24970 Sr 108
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 692-5400
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 692-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7862 Sr 56 Hwy
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 592-9453
Coalmont, TN 37313
(931) 592-9453
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grundy County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, TN include North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County?
8 public schools are located in Grundy County.
What percentage of students in Grundy County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Grundy County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy County include: Palmer Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Palmer Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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