Best Schools in Kelso, TN
Kelso, TN has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,366 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Kelso don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kelso, TN
The top high schools in Kelso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kelso, TN
The top elementary schools in Kelso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
2. Flintville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kelso, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kelso, TN has a total population of 1,186 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kelso, 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 Kelso, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kelso, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kelso, 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 Kelso, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kelso, TN
How many schools are in Kelso, TN?
Kelso, TN has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,366 students in total.
How do schools in Kelso perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Kelso score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Kelso don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kelso?
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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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 37%
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