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Church Hill Elementary

Elementary School · Hawkins County

P O Box 308 RD, Church Hill, TN 37642

Enrollment

346

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,214 of 1,786

In Church Hill

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#12 of 17

Hawkins County

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Church Hill Elementary

5.6/10

Elementary School in Church Hill · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Church Hill Intermediate School

5.8/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Church Hill Middle School

6.7/10

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About Church Hill Elementary

Church Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Church Hill, TN, part of Hawkins County. Church Hill Elementary serves approximately 346 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Church Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Church Hill Elementary show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,084
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Church Hill Elementary — Students at Church Hill Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 41.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
30.5%
ELA
38.5%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
36.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Church Hill Elementary Compares

See how Church Hill Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
32th percentile in TN
Academic
5.2/10
Average
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
6.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.3%

Location

P O Box 308 RD, Church Hill, TN 37642

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Church Hill Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John Adams Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 9.1 miles away, in nearby Kingsport), which scores notably higher. Another option is Yuma Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Gate City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mt Carmel Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Mt. Carmel), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Church Hill, see our Church Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Church Hill Intermediate School Church Hill 0.6 mi 5.8
Church Hill Middle School Church Hill 0.7 mi 6.7
Carter's Valley Elementary Church Hill 2.2 mi 7.0
Mt Carmel Elementary Mt. Carmel 2.6 mi 8.1
George Washington Elementary School Kingsport 4.2 mi 6.8
Volunteer High School Church Hill 4.3 mi 5.6
Sullivan Gardens Elementary Kingsport 6.6 mi 7.3
Yuma Elementary Gate City 7.4 mi 8.4
APOSTOLIC GOSPEL ACADEMY Kingsport 6.7 mi 5.2
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Kingsport 7.2 mi 5.8
TOP ACADEMY Kingsport 7.3 mi 5.1
Andrew Jackson Elementary School Kingsport 7.7 mi 4.5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School Kingsport 8.0 mi 6.3
Fall Branch Elementary Fall Branch 9.1 mi 4.4
ST PAUL'S DAY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Kingsport 8.2 mi
John Adams Elementary School Kingsport 9.1 mi 8.7
John Sevier Middle School Kingsport 8.5 mi 5.1
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kingsport 8.9 mi 5.2
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Kingsport 8.8 mi 6.4
ST DOMINIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kingsport 9.1 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37642 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,963

Median Home Value

$178,000

Median Rent

$923/mo

Population

14,491

College Educated

16.1%

Homeownership

83.1%

Avg Commute

28.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Median Age

45.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Church Hill Elementary

What grades does Church Hill Elementary serve?

Church Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Church Hill Elementary?

Church Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Hill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Church Hill Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Church Hill Elementary rank in TN?

Church Hill Elementary ranks #1,214 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Church Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Church Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Church Hill Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Church Hill Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Church Hill Elementary a charter school?

No, Church Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Church Hill Elementary a Title I school?

No, Church Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Hawkins County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%

District

Hawkins County
District Enrollment
6,223
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,084
District Rank
#12 of 17

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