For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,572 students in Lincoln County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, TN are South Lincoln School, Unity School and Flintville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Unity School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Boonshill-petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Flintville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Flintville School Rd
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Blanche School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1649 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 9-10 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, TN include South Lincoln School, Unity School and Flintville School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln County include: Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School, Unity School vs. Highland Rim School, Blanche School vs. Highland Rim School
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