Best Schools in Mercer, TN
Mercer, TN has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,416 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Mercer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer, TN
The top high schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
2. South Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
3. Haywood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer, TN
The top middle schools in Mercer, 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 Mercer, TN
The top elementary schools in Mercer, 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. Toone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 221 Students
3. East Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 388 Students
4. Whiteville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
5. Haywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 357 Students
6. Anderson Early Childhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer, TN has a total population of 616 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer, 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 Mercer, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer, 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 Mercer, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer, TN
How many schools are in Mercer, TN?
Mercer, TN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,416 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Mercer score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Mercer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer?
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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