Excellent
#105 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 6% in state
Blanche School
Elementary School · Lincoln County · Taft, TN
A Lincoln County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1491 Ardmore HWY, Taft, TN 38488
- Math 46% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blanche School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2022, reaching 51% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Blanche School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average564/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,630
Median home value
$244,400
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lincoln County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flintville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| Highland Rim SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 721 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Central AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–12 | Not available | 47 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Central Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | Not available | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blanche School is listed in Lincoln County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blanche School
Blanche School is a public elementary school in Taft, TN, part of Lincoln County, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blanche School
What grades does Blanche School serve?
Blanche School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Blanche School?
Blanche School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanche School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanche School rank in TN?
Blanche School ranks #105 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Blanche School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanche School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blanche School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanche School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Blanche School a charter school?
No, Blanche School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanche School a Title I school?
No, Blanche School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (931) 425-6141
- Area population (ZIP 38488)
- 1,931
- Area median age
- 52.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38488; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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