Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Martin’s public schools outscore 70% of Tennessee districts
In Martin, 42% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Tennessee average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Martin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Martin’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 181 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Martin’s, its schools beat 83%, higher than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,657 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Martin Elementary, then Martin Middle School, then Westview High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Central Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Martin’s grade
B+: better than 70% of Tennessee school districts, #55 of 176 Tennessee towns. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Martin, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Martin
Martin Primary
Grades PK–2 · 470 students
Kindergarten in Martin
Martin Primary
Grades PK–2 · 470 students
1st grade in Martin
Martin Primary
Grades PK–2 · 470 students
2nd grade in Martin
Martin Primary
Grades PK–2 · 470 students
3rd grade in Martin
Martin Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 391 students
4th grade in Martin
Martin Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 391 students
5th grade in Martin
Martin Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 391 students
6th grade in Martin
Martin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 408 students
7th grade in Martin
Martin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 408 students
8th grade in Martin
Martin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 408 students
9th grade in Martin
Westview High School
Grades 9–12 · 611 students
10th grade in Martin
Westview High School
Grades 9–12 · 611 students
11th grade in Martin
Westview High School
Grades 9–12 · 611 students
12th grade in Martin
Westview High School
Grades 9–12 · 611 students
Martin’s public schools are run by Weakley County School District, which also serves Dresden, Gleason, Greenfield and Sharon. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Martin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Martin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Martin | B+ | Weakley County |
Every school in Martin
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Martin’s schools
Are Martin’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Martin children attend outscore 70% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #55 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Martin in?
Weakley County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,993 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Martin kids go to high school?
Westview High School, with 611 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Martin’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Weakley County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Martin spend per student?
$12,657 in Weakley County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Martin?
Yes: Central Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 110 students).
Parents talk
What Martin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Martin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.