For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,551 students in Watertown, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, TN are Watertown Elementary School, Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Watertown High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watertown, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, TN include Watertown Elementary School, Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
3 public schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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