For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,234 students in Summertown, TN (there are , serving 36 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Summertown, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Summertown, TN are Summertown Elementary School and Summertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summertown, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Summertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Summertown, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summertown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Corbin St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Summertown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
413 West College St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3539
Grades: 7-8
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Summertown, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Summertown, TN include Summertown Elementary School and Summertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Summertown?
3 public schools are located in Summertown.
What percentage of students in Summertown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Summertown are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summertown?
Summertown 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).
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