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6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Gordonsville, Tennessee

3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
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Choosing a school in Gordonsville?

Use this page to compare every school in Gordonsville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

New Middleton Elementary

7.5/10

Elementary · Smith County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Gordonsville Elementary School

6.6/10

Elementary · Smith County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Gordonsville High School

6.3/10

High · Smith County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Gordonsville for 2026 are New Middleton Elementary (7.5/10), Gordonsville Elementary School (6.6/10), and Gordonsville High School (6.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$232,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Gordonsville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 New Middleton Elementary 7.5 / 10
2 Gordonsville Elementary School 6.6 / 10
3 Gordonsville High School 6.3 / 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
6.8/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$71,094

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$232,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
19%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
73%

Of occupied housing units

How Gordonsville compares

Tennessee rank

#60 of 182

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Tennessee avg (6.4)

Median household income

$71k

110% of Tennessee median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Gordonsville, Tennessee

Gordonsville, Tennessee is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Gordonsville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Gordonsville is New Middleton Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Gordonsville is served by 1 school district: Smith County. These districts collectively serve 3,033 students.

Gordonsville's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $71,094. The poverty rate in the area is 4.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 38563 (3)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 237 students · Pre-K–2nd 7.5
2 312 students · 3rd–6th 6.6

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 532 students · 7th–12th 6.3

Schools in Gordonsville

Gordonsville, Tennessee · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$71,094

Median Home Value

$232,400

Median Rent

$839/mo

Population

2,271

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Community Profile

Gordonsville has a median household income of $71,094. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $232,400, with a median rent of $839/month. The local poverty rate of 4.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Gordonsville, Tennessee

How many schools are in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

Gordonsville has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Gordonsville is 6.8 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 Gordonsville, Tennessee?

The top-ranked school in Gordonsville on MySchoolScout is New Middleton Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

The top-ranked elementary school in Gordonsville on MySchoolScout is New Middleton Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

The top-ranked high school in Gordonsville on MySchoolScout is Gordonsville High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Gordonsville, Tennessee?

Gordonsville is served by 1 school district: Smith County.

What is the education level in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Gordonsville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

The median household income in Gordonsville is approximately $71,094 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gordonsville, Tennessee?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Gordonsville is 16.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Gordonsville, 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.