For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,744 students in Weakley County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden High School, Gleason School and Greenfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Weakley County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westview High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Weakley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dresden High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7150 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Gleason School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92-99 State Championship Dr
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Greenfield School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 West Main St
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Westview High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8161 Highway 45
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-4202
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-4202
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
8250 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Weakley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10399 Hwy 190
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Weakley County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden High School, Gleason School and Greenfield School.
How many public high schools are located in Weakley County?
5 public high schools are located in Weakley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Weakley County include: Dresden High School vs. Westview High School, Westview High School vs. Dresden High School, Dresden High School vs. Greenfield School
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