For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,619 students in Cannon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Cannon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
2,619 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cannon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,684 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,775 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,684
$11,979
Spending / Student
$7,775
$11,478
Best Cannon County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cannon County School District?
Cannon County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,619 students.
What is the rank of Cannon County School District?
Cannon County School District is ranked #129 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon County School District?
92% of Cannon County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cannon County School District?
Cannon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Cannon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,775 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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