For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,784 students in White County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in White County, 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.
White County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in White County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in White County (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.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 West Gooseneck Rd
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
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: #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
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14484 Old Kentucky Rd
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Walling, TN 38587
(931) 761-2907
Grades: K-5
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in White County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in White County, TN include Findlay Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in White County?
7 public elementary schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in White County 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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