Total enrollment
3,595
-266 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Giles County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Public education in Giles County reaches 3,595 students across 8 schools. Giles County Public Schools is the largest district at 3,595 students. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Giles County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 78%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
11%
was 13%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
3,595
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,307
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
1,958 students
Middle
1
316 students
High
2
1,321 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Giles County Public Schools
3,595 students · 1 district in Giles County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Giles County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Giles County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Richland Elementary· 44.9%
- Minor Hill School· 41.8%
- Richland School· 37.7%
- Southside Elementary· 34.7%
- Giles Co High School· 34.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Elkton Elementary· 25.3%
- Bridgeforth Middle School· 27.3%
- Giles Co High School· 34.4%
- Southside Elementary· 34.7%
- Richland School· 37.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Co High School | Pulaski | High | 09-12 | 688 | · |
| Richland School | Lynnville | High | 06-12 | 633 | · |
| Richland Elementary | Lynnville | Elementary | PK-05 | 520 | · |
| Pulaski Elementary | Pulaski | Elementary | PK-02 | 471 | · |
| Southside Elementary | Pulaski | Elementary | 03-05 | 397 | · |
| Bridgeforth Middle School | Pulaski | Middle | 06-08 | 316 | · |
| Minor Hill School | Minor Hill | Elementary | PK-08 | 307 | · |
| Elkton Elementary | Prospect | Elementary | PK-08 | 263 | · |
Cities in Giles County
About Giles County
Giles County is a small county of about 30,620 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,595 students across 8 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,307, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Giles County covers 5 elementary schools (1,958 students), 1 middle school (316), and 2 high schools (1,321).
Giles County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,595 students across Giles County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Giles County has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,861 students to 3,595. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 78% to 74%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Giles County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Giles County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data