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Best Fayette County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,436 students in Fayette County, TN.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN are Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fayette County, TN public elementary schools have an score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Southwest Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317

Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Buckley-carpenter Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260

Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #33.

Oakland Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
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14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804

Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

La Grange Moscow Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
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15655 Highway 57 East
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854

Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #55.

West Junior High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
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13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798

Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #66.

Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359

Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #77.

East Jr. High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151

Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, TN include Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.

What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?

Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayette County include: East Jr. High School vs. West Junior High School, West Junior High School vs. East Jr. High School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School vs. Oakland Elementary School