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Best Schools in Parsons, TN
Parsons, TN has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,605 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Parsons exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Parsons, TN
The top high schools in Parsons, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 901 Students
2. Scotts Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
3. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
4. Perry County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in Parsons, TN
The top middle schools in Parsons, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decatur County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Parsons, TN
The top elementary schools in Parsons, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decaturville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Pin Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
3. Scotts Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students
4. Linden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 303 Students
5. Parsons Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
6. Lobelville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Parsons, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Parsons, TN has a total population of 4,654 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Parsons, 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 Parsons, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Parsons, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Parsons, 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 Parsons, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Parsons, TN
How many schools are in Parsons, TN?
Parsons, TN has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,605 students in total.
How do schools in Parsons perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Parsons score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Parsons exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Parsons?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Parsons
2 of 2 schools in Parsons carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Parsons. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.