Best Schools in Darden, TN
Darden, TN has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,351 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Darden greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Darden, TN
The top high schools in Darden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 901 Students
2. Scotts Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
3. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
Best Middle Schools in Darden, TN
The top middle schools in Darden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decatur County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Darden, TN
The top elementary schools in Darden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decaturville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Pin Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
3. Parsons Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Darden, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Darden, TN has a total population of 913 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Darden, 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 Darden, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darden, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darden, 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 Darden, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Darden, TN
How many schools are in Darden, TN?
Darden, TN has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,351 students in total.
How do schools in Darden perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Darden score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Darden greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Darden?
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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