For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,019 students in Weakley County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Sharon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Weakley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite B
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2290
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2290
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
254 North Woodlawn Dr
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Dresden Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 Linden St, Suite A
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Grades: 5-8
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Fowler Rd
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-2346
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Grades: PK-2
| 446 students
Weakley County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 elementary schools in Weakley County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Sharon School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Weakley County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Weakley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Weakley County include: Gleason School vs. Dresden Elementary School, Martin Primary vs. Dresden Elementary School, Dresden Elementary School vs. Martin Primary
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