Best Schools in Brentwood, Tennessee
19 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Brentwood?
Use this page to compare every school in Brentwood by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Sunset Middle School
Middle · Williamson County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Jordan Elementary School
Elementary · Williamson County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Currey Ingram Academy
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Brentwood for 2026 are Sunset Middle School (9.3/10), Jordan Elementary School (9.3/10), and Currey Ingram Academy (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
14 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$844,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
19
14 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$844,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Brentwood
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jordan Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Currey Ingram Academy | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Edmondson Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Grassland Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lipscomb Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Brentwood Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Scales Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Sunset Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodland Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.6/10
- Median household income
- $156,002
- Median home value
- $844,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
68% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Brentwood compares
Tennessee rank
#12 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Tennessee avg (6.4)
Median household income
$156k
241% of Tennessee median
Schools in this city
19
About Schools in Brentwood, Tennessee
Brentwood's public school system covers 14 ranked schools across all grade levels, and the numbers stand out even by Tennessee standards. The city averages 7.5 out of 10 across all ranked schools — and 10 of those 14, or 71%, score 7 or higher. That kind of consistency is rare. Most cities show a sharp drop-off between their top performers and the rest of the pack. Brentwood keeps the floor high.
Brentwood High School leads the city with an 8.8 out of 10, placing it among the top-performing high schools in the state. At the elementary level, Granbery Elementary (8.5) and Crockett Elementary (8.2) give families strong options early, with Grassland Elementary (8.0) adding a third high-scoring choice. Sunset Middle School (8.4) bridges the gap well, making the full K–12 pipeline one of the more coherent in the region. All five top schools fall within Williamson County Schools, a district that has long set the pace for academic performance across Middle Tennessee.
The performance spread here matters for families moving from less consistent districts. In most cities, a 7.5 average masks a handful of 9s pulling up a cluster of 5s and 6s. Brentwood's 71% rate above 7.0 tells a different story — quality is distributed, not concentrated at the top. Parents choosing between neighborhoods within the city are largely choosing between strong schools, not navigating a risk map.
Practically, families should still confirm attendance boundaries before committing to a neighborhood. Even within a high-performing city, a single street can determine whether a child attends an 8.5 school or an 8.0 school — a gap that carries more weight at the elementary level, when foundational instruction has the most long-term leverage. Pull Williamson County Schools' zone maps early in your home search, cross-reference scores here on MySchoolScout, and request current enrollment data directly from the district. Brentwood offers relatively few bad options, but locking in the specific school assignments before signing a lease or a contract is still the right move.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 632 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | 651 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 3 | 463 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 4 | 566 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 5 | 712 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 6 | 591 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 7 | 733 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 8 | 701 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 9 | 651 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 34 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 5.0 | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 708 students · 6th–8th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 1,126 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 957 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,950 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 1,647 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Brentwood Academy
Private
704 students · 6th–12th | 5.2 | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Currey Ingram Academy
Private
346 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.9 |
| 2 | Montessori Academy
Private
190 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 30 students · 3rd–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Brentwood
Brentwood, Tennessee · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$156,002
Median Home Value
$844,500
Median Rent
$2,141/mo
Population
61,961
College Educated
74%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Community Profile
Brentwood has a median household income of $156,002. It is a well-educated community where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $844,500, with a median rent of $2,141/month. The local poverty rate of 3.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Tennessee
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 3
Resources
Nearby Cities
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Brentwood, Tennessee
How many schools are in Brentwood, Tennessee?
Brentwood has 19 schools, including 14 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brentwood is 7.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The top-ranked school in Brentwood on MySchoolScout is Sunset Middle School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The top-ranked elementary school in Brentwood on MySchoolScout is Jordan Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The top-ranked middle school in Brentwood on MySchoolScout is Sunset Middle School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best high school in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The top-ranked high school in Brentwood on MySchoolScout is Ravenwood High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Brentwood, Tennessee?
Brentwood is served by 2 school districts: Davidson County, Williamson County.
What is the education level in Brentwood, Tennessee?
According to Census data, 74% of adults in Brentwood have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The median household income in Brentwood is approximately $156,002 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Brentwood, Tennessee?
Yes, Brentwood has 5 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Currey Ingram Academy with a score of 8.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brentwood is 13.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brentwood, Tennessee?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.