For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,125 students in Tipton County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tipton County, TN are Munford High School, Brighton High School and Covington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Tipton County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brighton High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tipton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munford High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1080 Mclaughlin Dr
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5701
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Brighton High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8045 Hwy 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Covington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Tipton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students
5245 Hwy 70
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tipton County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tipton County, TN include Munford High School, Brighton High School and Covington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tipton County?
4 public high schools are located in Tipton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County?
Tipton County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Tipton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tipton County include: Munford High School vs. Brighton High School, Brighton High School vs. Munford High School, Covington High School vs. Brighton High School
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