For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,311 students in Cunningham, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Cunningham, TN are Montgomery Central Elementary School, Montgomery Central High School and Montgomery Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cunningham, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cunningham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cunningham, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3955 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3941 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cunningham, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Cunningham, TN include Montgomery Central Elementary School, Montgomery Central High School and Montgomery Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cunningham?
3 public schools are located in Cunningham.
What is the racial composition of students in Cunningham?
Cunningham public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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