Best High Schools in Baxter, TN

Baxter, TN has 4 high schools with 3,216 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Baxter score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Baxter exceed expectations.

1. Upperman High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students

2. White County High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

White County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1103 Students

3. De Kalb County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students

4. Jackson County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students

Best Middle Schools in Baxter, TN

Baxter, TN has 5 middle schools with 3,468 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Baxter score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Baxter meet expectations.

1. Prescott South Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 812 Students

2. Upperman Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 853 Students

3. Jackson County Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 438 Students

4. White Co Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

White County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students

5. Dekalb Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Baxter, TN

Baxter, TN has 7 elementary schools with 2,665 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Baxter score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Baxter meet expectations.

1. Northfield Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

2. Prescott South Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 558 Students

3. Cassville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students

4. Gainesboro Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 341 Students

5. Cornerstone Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students

6. Northside Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students

7. Baxter Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 328 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Baxter, TN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Baxter, TN has a total population of 7,473 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Baxter, TN

9,349

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Baxter, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baxter, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Baxter, TN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,953 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Baxter, TN Internet Health Assessment.

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