For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in Cross Plains, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cross Plains, TN are East Robertson Elementary School and East Robertson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross Plains, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cross Plains have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cross Plains, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Robertson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5177 E Robertson Rd
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-3874
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-3874
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
East Robertson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Kilgore Trace
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-2191
Cross Plains, TN 37049
(615) 654-2191
Grades: 6-12
| 708 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cross Plains, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cross Plains, TN include East Robertson Elementary School and East Robertson High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cross Plains?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cross Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross Plains?
Cross Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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