For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 823 students in Linden, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Linden, TN are Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Linden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Linden Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 College Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 Brooklyn Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Perry County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1056 Squirrel Hollow Rd
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Linden, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Linden, TN include Perry County Virtual School, Linden Middle School and Linden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Linden?
4 public schools are located in Linden.
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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