For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 217 students in Whiteville, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Whiteville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Whiteville, TN is Whiteville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Whiteville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Whiteville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiteville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whiteville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Whiteville, TN include Whiteville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whiteville?
1 public schools are located in Whiteville.
What percentage of students in Whiteville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Whiteville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteville?
Whiteville public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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