For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 165 students in Pelham, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Pelham, TN is Pelham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pelham, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Sr 50
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pelham, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pelham, TN include Pelham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pelham?
1 public schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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