Best Schools in Opossum, TN
Opossum, TN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,317 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Opossum greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Opossum, TN
The top high schools in Opossum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
Best Middle Schools in Opossum, TN
The top middle schools in Opossum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Opossum, TN
The top elementary schools in Opossum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 480 Students
2. Ripley Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 653 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Opossum, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Opossum, TN has a total population of 268 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Opossum, 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 Opossum, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Opossum, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Opossum, 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 Opossum, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Opossum, TN
How many schools are in Opossum, TN?
Opossum, TN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,317 students in total.
How do schools in Opossum perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Opossum score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Opossum greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Opossum?
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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