For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,017 students in Greenback, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greenback, TN are Greenback School and Lanier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenback, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greenback have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Greenback, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenback School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6945 Morganton Rd
Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 856-3028
Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 856-3028
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6006 Lanier Rd
Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 980-1051
Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 980-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Greenback, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greenback, TN include Greenback School and Lanier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greenback?
2 public elementary schools are located in Greenback.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenback?
Greenback public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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