For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,267 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Huntingdon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Gr: PK-3 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Huntingdon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Browning Ave
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2175
Gr: 4-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Mckenzie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 West Woodrow Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2792
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4189
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
West Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Harber St
Trezevant, TN 38258
(731) 669-3851
Trezevant, TN 38258
(731) 669-3851
Gr: 3-6 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
8725 Highway 105
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Huntingdon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carroll County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carroll County include: Central Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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