Best Schools in 38582, TN
38582, TN has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,380 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 38582 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38582, TN
The top high schools in 38582, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upperman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
2. De Kalb County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38582, TN
The top middle schools in 38582, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upperman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 853 Students
2. Dekalb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38582, TN
The top elementary schools in 38582, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornerstone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students
2. Dekalb West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students
3. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students
4. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 599 Students
5. Baxter Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38582, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38582, TN has a total population of 1,409 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38582, 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 38582, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38582, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38582, 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 38582, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38582, TN
How many schools are in 38582, TN?
38582, TN has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,380 students in total.
How do schools in 38582 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 38582 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 38582 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38582?
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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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations