For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,219 students in Wartburg, TN (there are , serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Wartburg, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wartburg, TN are Central Middle School, Central Elementary School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wartburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Wartburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wartburg, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Liberty Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wartburg, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Wartburg, TN include Central Middle School, Central Elementary School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Wartburg?
4 public schools are located in Wartburg.
What percentage of students in Wartburg go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Wartburg are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wartburg?
Wartburg public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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