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Best Schools in Kenton, TN
Kenton, TN has 7 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,639 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Kenton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kenton, TN
The top high schools in Kenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gibson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson Co Sp Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Obion County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kenton, TN
The top elementary schools in Kenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yorkville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson Co Sp Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 134 Students
2. Rutherford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson Co Sp Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 282 Students
3. Hillcrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 559 Students
4. Ridgemont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Obion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
5. Kenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson Co Sp Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 91 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kenton, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kenton, TN has a total population of 2,388 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kenton, 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 Kenton, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kenton, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kenton, 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 Kenton, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kenton, TN
How many schools are in Kenton, TN?
Kenton, TN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,639 students in total.
How do schools in Kenton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Kenton score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Kenton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kenton?
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: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Kenton
1 of 1 schools in Kenton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Kenton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.