For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,999 students in Stewart County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Stewart County, TN are Stewart County Middle School, North Stewart Elementary School and Dover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stewart County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Stewart County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stewart County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-9112
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
North Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Hwy 79
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 232-5505
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Dr. Robert H. Lee
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Stewart Co High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Williams Rd
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 289-4135
Big Rock, TN 37023
(931) 289-4135
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Robertson Hill Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5179
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stewart County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Stewart County, TN include Stewart County Middle School, North Stewart Elementary School and Dover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stewart County?
6 public schools are located in Stewart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stewart County?
Stewart County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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