Best Schools in Butler, Tennessee
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Use this page to compare every school in Butler by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Little Milligan
Elementary · Carter County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$154,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$154,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Butler
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Milligan | 7.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.4/10
- Median household income
- $47,404
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 41 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Butler compares
Median household income
$47k
73% of Tennessee median
About Schools in Butler, Tennessee
Butler, Tennessee is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 7.4 out of 10, schools in Butler perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Butler is Little Milligan with a composite score of 7.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Butler is served by 1 school district: Carter County. These districts collectively serve 4,630 students.
Butler's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $47,404. The poverty rate in the area is 16.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
Schools in Butler
Butler, Tennessee · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$47,404
Median Home Value
$154,400
Median Rent
$674/mo
Population
3,343
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
84%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Community Profile
Butler has a median household income of $47,404. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $154,400, with a median rent of $674/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.5%. The average commute in the area is 41 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Tennessee
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Butler, Tennessee
How many schools are in Butler, Tennessee?
Butler has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Butler, Tennessee?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Butler is 7.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Butler, Tennessee?
The top-ranked school in Butler on MySchoolScout is Little Milligan with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Butler, Tennessee?
The top-ranked elementary school in Butler on MySchoolScout is Little Milligan with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Butler, Tennessee?
Butler is served by 1 school district: Carter County.
What is the education level in Butler, Tennessee?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Butler have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Butler, Tennessee?
The median household income in Butler is approximately $47,404 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butler, Tennessee?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Butler is 12.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Butler, Tennessee?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.