For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,975 students in Cannon County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Cannon County, TN are Kittrell Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Cannon County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cannon County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cannon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cannon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7801 Old Woodbury Hwy
Readyville, TN 37149
(615) 893-7604
Readyville, TN 37149
(615) 893-7604
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8383 Jim Cummings Hwy
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Cannon County High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Dr
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3197
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3197
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
970 Old Manchester Hwy
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3151
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3151
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3714 Murfreesboro Rd
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 West Adams Street
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
511 Annie Cox Dr
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3220
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
3714 Murfreesboro Rd
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Readyville, TN 37149
(629) 218-3178
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
8383 Jim Cummings Hwy
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Bradyville, TN 37026
(629) 218-3158
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Cannon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Vantrease Ave
Auburntown, TN 37016
(629) 218-3173
Auburntown, TN 37016
(629) 218-3173
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
5988 Short Mountain Rd
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3170
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3170
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
530 West Adams St
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Woodbury, TN 37190
(629) 218-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cannon County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Cannon County, TN include Kittrell Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Cannon County High School.
How many public schools are located in Cannon County?
9 public schools are located in Cannon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon County?
Cannon County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cannon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cannon County include: West Side Elementary School vs. East Side Elementary School, East Side Elementary School vs. West Side Elementary School
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