Best Schools in New Castle, TN
New Castle, TN has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,847 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in New Castle meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Castle, TN
The top high schools in New Castle, 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. Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Castle, TN
The top middle schools in New Castle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
2. Bolivar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 317 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Castle, TN
The top elementary schools in New Castle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
2. Bolivar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
3. La Grange Moscow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
4. Whiteville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Castle, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Castle, TN has a total population of 572 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Castle, 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 New Castle, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Castle, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Castle, 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 New Castle, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Castle, TN
How many schools are in New Castle, TN?
New Castle, TN has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,847 students in total.
How do schools in New Castle perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in New Castle score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in New Castle meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Castle?
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: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations