For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,956 students in Giles County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Giles County, TN are Minor Hill School, Richland Elementary School and Richland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Giles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minor Hill School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13099 Minor Hill Hwy
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10333 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Richland School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10610 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-3577
Gr: 6-12 | 633 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Gr: PK-2 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Giles County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Giles County, TN include Minor Hill School, Richland Elementary School and Richland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Giles County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Giles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Giles County include: Richland Elementary School vs. Pulaski Elementary School, Elkton Elementary School vs. Pulaski Elementary School, Minor Hill School vs. Elkton Elementary School
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