Best Schools in Buckner, TN
Buckner, TN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,490 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Buckner underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buckner, TN
The top high schools in Buckner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Kalb County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buckner, TN
The top middle schools in Buckner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dekalb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buckner, TN
The top elementary schools in Buckner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students
2. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 599 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buckner, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buckner, TN has a total population of 314 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buckner, 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 Buckner, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buckner, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buckner, 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 Buckner, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buckner, TN
How many schools are in Buckner, TN?
Buckner, TN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,490 students in total.
How do schools in Buckner perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Buckner score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Buckner underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buckner?
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: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations