Best Schools in 38242, TN
38242, TN has 13 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,181 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 38242 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38242, TN
The top high schools in 38242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38242, TN
The top middle schools in 38242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W O Inman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38242, TN
The top elementary schools in 38242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 505 Students
2. Dresden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
3. Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students
4. Paris Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 507 Students
5. Henry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 335 Students
6. Bethel Fellowship Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel Fellowship Mennonite School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 24 Students
7. W G Rhea Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 571 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38242, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38242, TN has a total population of 20,092 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38242, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 38242, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38242, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38242, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 38242, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38242, TN
How many schools are in 38242, TN?
38242, TN has 13 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,181 students in total.
How do schools in 38242 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 38242 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 38242 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38242?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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