Best Sparta Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,427 students in Sparta, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 74 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sparta, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, TN are Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Cassville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sparta, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).