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Best Schools in 38261, TN
38261, TN has 10 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,653 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 38261 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38261, TN
The top high schools in 38261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
2. South Fulton Middle / High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Obion County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 745 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38261, TN
The top middle schools in 38261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 450 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38261, TN
The top elementary schools in 38261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 718 Students
2. South Fulton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
3. Hillcrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 559 Students
4. Ridgemont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
5. Lake Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 537 Students
6. Black Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38261, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38261, TN has a total population of 16,618 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38261, 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 38261, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38261, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38261, 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 38261, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38261, TN
How many schools are in 38261, TN?
38261, TN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,653 students in total.
How do schools in 38261 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 38261 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 38261 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38261?
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: 37%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations