For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 580 students in Cowan, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowan, TN are Cowan Elementary School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowan, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cowan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cowan, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowan, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cowan, TN include Cowan Elementary School and South Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cowan?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cowan.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowan?
Cowan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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