Best Schools in Galen, TN
Galen, TN has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,142 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Galen exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Galen, TN
The top high schools in Galen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 967 Students
Best Middle Schools in Galen, TN
The top middle schools in Galen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon County Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Galen, TN
The top elementary schools in Galen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 450 Students
2. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 422 Students
3. Fairlane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Galen, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Galen, TN has a total population of 385 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Galen, 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 Galen, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Galen, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Galen, 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 Galen, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Galen, TN
How many schools are in Galen, TN?
Galen, TN has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,142 students in total.
How do schools in Galen perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Galen score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Galen exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Galen?
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: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations