For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 335 students in Ridgely, TN.
The top ranked public school in Ridgely, TN is Lara Kendall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgely, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Ridgely have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgely, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lara Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 College St
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Grades: 3-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgely, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgely, TN include Lara Kendall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgely?
1 public schools are located in Ridgely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgely?
Ridgely public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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