For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 439 students in Pinson, TN (there are , serving 33 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Pinson, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Pinson, TN is South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinson, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pinson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pinson, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Stone Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 988-5413
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 988-5413
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinson, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Pinson, TN include South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinson?
1 public schools are located in Pinson.
What percentage of students in Pinson go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Pinson are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinson?
Pinson public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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