Total enrollment
3,993
-200 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Weakley County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Weakley County reports 11 public K-12 schools and roughly 3,993 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Weakley County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 86%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
10%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
3,993
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,880
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,491 students
Middle
2
743 students
High
3
912 students
Combined / other
2
847 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Weakley County Public Schools
3,993 students · 1 district in Weakley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Weakley 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+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
37
19.0% under 18
Test scores in Weakley County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Greenfield School· 55.4%
- Westview High School· 55.1%
- Martin Elementary· 51.3%
- Dresden High School· 51.2%
- Gleason School· 49.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Martin Middle School· 41.3%
- Sharon School· 46.6%
- Dresden Elementary· 49.7%
- Dresden Middle School· 49.7%
- Gleason School· 49.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Martin | High | 09-12 | 611 | · |
| Martin Primary | Martin | Elementary | PK-02 | 470 | · |
| Greenfield School | Greenfield | Combined | PK-12 | 454 | · |
| Dresden Elementary | Dresden | Elementary | PK-04 | 440 | · |
| Martin Middle School | Martin | Middle | 06-08 | 408 | · |
| Gleason School | Gleason | Combined | PK-12 | 393 | · |
| Martin Elementary | Martin | Elementary | 03-05 | 391 | · |
| Dresden Middle School | Dresden | Middle | 05-08 | 335 | · |
| Dresden High School | Dresden | High | 09-12 | 301 | · |
| Sharon School | Sharon | Elementary | PK-08 | 190 | · |
| Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education | Dresden | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Weakley County
About Weakley County
In Tennessee, Weakley County is a sparse county of about 33,016 residents. 11 public schools across the county serves about 3,993 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,880, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% lower than the Tennessee median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Weakley County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,491 students), 2 middle schools (743), 3 high schools (912), and 2 combined or other schools.
Weakley County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,993 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Weakley County has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,193 students to 3,993. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 86% to 78% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Weakley County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Weakley County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data