For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,547 students in Sparta, TN (there are , serving 74 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sparta, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, TN are Findlay Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Findlay Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
560 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Will Thompson Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S Bunker Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Bon De Croft Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8095 Crossville Hwy
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
White County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
267 Allen Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3214
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #66.
White Co Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Turntable Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-9238
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
88 Panther Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sparta, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, TN include Findlay Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
7 public schools are located in Sparta.
What percentage of students in Sparta go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sparta are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sparta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sparta include: Woodland Park Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School
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