For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,595 students in Huntsville, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Huntsville, TN are Huntsville Elementary School, Huntsville Middle School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntsville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Huntsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Huntsville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3221 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2520
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2520
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2192
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2192
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8702 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-3700
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Scott High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Scott High Dr
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Huntsville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Huntsville, TN include Huntsville Elementary School, Huntsville Middle School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Huntsville?
4 public schools are located in Huntsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntsville?
Huntsville public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Huntsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Huntsville include: Fairview Elementary School vs. Huntsville Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Huntsville Middle School
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