For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 335 students in Ridgely, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Ridgely, TN is Lara Kendall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgely, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Ridgely have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgely, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lara Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 College St
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Gr: 3-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgely, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgely, TN include Lara Kendall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgely?
1 public schools are located in Ridgely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgely?
Ridgely public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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