For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,545 students in Huntsville, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Huntsville, TN are Huntsville Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Huntsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntsville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Huntsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Huntsville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3221 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2520
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8702 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-3700
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2192
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2192
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Scott High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Scott High Dr
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Huntsville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Huntsville, TN include Huntsville Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Huntsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Huntsville?
4 public schools are located in Huntsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntsville?
Huntsville public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Huntsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Huntsville include: Fairview Elementary School vs. Huntsville Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Huntsville Middle School
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