Best Public Elementary Schools in Cowan, TN (2025-26)

Best Cowan Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cowan Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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501 East Cumberland St
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%)
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601 West Cumberland St
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).