Best Schools in Leighton, TN
Leighton, TN has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,283 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Leighton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leighton, TN
The top high schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
2. Haywood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leighton, TN
The top middle schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West-bemis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Sunny Hill Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 382 Students
3. Haywood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 365 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leighton, TN
The top elementary schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Denmark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
2. East Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 388 Students
3. Haywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 357 Students
4. Anderson Early Childhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leighton, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leighton, TN has a total population of 107 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leighton, 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 Leighton, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leighton, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leighton, 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 Leighton, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leighton, TN
How many schools are in Leighton, TN?
Leighton, TN has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,283 students in total.
How do schools in Leighton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Leighton score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Leighton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leighton?
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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