Best Schools in Delano, TN
Delano, TN has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,407 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Delano meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Delano, TN
The top high schools in Delano, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 650 Students
3. Mcminn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delano, TN
The top middle schools in Delano, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chilhowee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delano, TN
The top elementary schools in Delano, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students
2. E K Baker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 350 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 545 Students
4. Benton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delano, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delano, TN has a total population of 2,411 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delano, 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 Delano, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delano, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delano, 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 Delano, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Delano, TN
How many schools are in Delano, TN?
Delano, TN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,407 students in total.
How do schools in Delano perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Delano score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Delano meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Delano?
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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