For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 90 students in Kenton, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Kenton, TN is Kenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kenton, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 North Poplar
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kenton, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Kenton, TN include Kenton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kenton?
1 public schools are located in Kenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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