For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,692 students in Bolivar, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Bolivar, TN are Bolivar Elementary School, Central High School and Bolivar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bolivar have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bolivar, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Pruitt St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bolivar, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Bolivar, TN include Bolivar Elementary School, Central High School and Bolivar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bolivar?
3 public schools are located in Bolivar.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar?
Bolivar public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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