For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,872 students in Pulaski, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pulaski, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pulaski, TN are Southside Elementary School, Bridgeforth Middle School and Giles Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pulaski have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pulaski, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Giles Co High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sheila Frost Dr
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-6532
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-6532
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Minority enrollment: 34%
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 schools in Pulaski, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pulaski, TN include Southside Elementary School, Bridgeforth Middle School and Giles Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Pulaski?
4 public schools are located in Pulaski.
What percentage of students in Pulaski go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pulaski are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski?
Pulaski public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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