For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,744 students in Weakley County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden High School, Gleason School and Greenfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Weakley County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dresden High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Weakley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dresden High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7150 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gleason School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92-99 State Championship Dr
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 West Main St
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Westview High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8161 Highway 45
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-4202
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-4202
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
8250 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Gr: 9-12
Weakley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10399 Hwy 190
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Gr: K-8 | 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Weakley County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden High School, Gleason School and Greenfield School.
How many public high schools are located in Weakley County?
5 public high schools are located in Weakley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Weakley County include: Westview High School vs. Dresden High School, Dresden High School vs. Westview High School, Greenfield School vs. Dresden High School
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