For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,596 students in Powell, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powell, TN are Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Powell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Powell, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2502 East Brushy Valley Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1711 Spring St
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3329 West Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-9008
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2218 Clinton Hwy
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Powell, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powell, TN include Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Powell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Powell?
4 public elementary schools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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