For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,797 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, TN are Mckenzie High School, Clarksburg School and Huntingdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Carroll County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Carroll Junior/senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23292 Highway 22
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Huntingdon High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 Mustang Dr
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8223
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8223
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
West Carroll Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Highway 77
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Atwood, TN 38220
(731) 662-7116
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Co Tech Center
Vocational School
1235 Buena Vista Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8908
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8908
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, TN include Mckenzie High School, Clarksburg School and Huntingdon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
6 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Mckenzie High School vs. Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon High School vs. Mckenzie High School, Central High School vs. Huntingdon High School
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