Very Good
#669 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 37% in state
Briarwood School
Elementary School · Benton County · Camden, TN
A Benton County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
169 Briarwood AVE, Camden, TN 38320
- Math 45% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Briarwood School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Briarwood 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,679
Median home value
$124,600
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Big Sandy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Holladay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–9 | Not available | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benton County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Briarwood School is listed in Benton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briarwood School
Briarwood School is a public elementary school in Camden, TN, part of Benton County, serving approximately 393 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Briarwood School
What grades does Briarwood School serve?
Briarwood School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briarwood School rank in TN?
Briarwood School ranks #669 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Briarwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Briarwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Briarwood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briarwood School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Briarwood School a charter school?
No, Briarwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briarwood School a Title I school?
No, Briarwood School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (731) 584-4257
- Area population (ZIP 38320)
- 10,470
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 38320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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