Best Schools in Palmer, TN
Palmer, TN has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,872 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Palmer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer, TN
The top high schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sequatchie Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequatchie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
2. Whitwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
3. Grundy County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer, TN
The top middle schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sequatchie Co Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequatchie County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 622 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, TN
The top elementary schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Griffith Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequatchie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 778 Students
2. Whitwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
3. Monteagle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
4. Swiss Memorial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 248 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer, TN has a total population of 1,191 with 19% 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, 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 Palmer, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer, TN
How many schools are in Palmer, TN?
Palmer, TN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,872 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Palmer score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Palmer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer?
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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