Best Schools in Watkins, TN
Watkins, TN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,490 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Watkins underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watkins, TN
The top high schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Kalb County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watkins, TN
The top middle schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dekalb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watkins, TN
The top elementary schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students
2. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 599 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watkins, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watkins, TN has a total population of 40 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watkins, 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 Watkins, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watkins, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watkins, 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 Watkins, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watkins, TN
How many schools are in Watkins, TN?
Watkins, TN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,490 students in total.
How do schools in Watkins perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Watkins score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Watkins underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watkins?
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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