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#1556 of 1,786 schools in TN

Cornersville School

High School · Marshall County · Cornersville, TN

A Marshall County high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

323 S Main ST, Cornersville, TN 37047

  • Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation0.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,312
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at Cornersville School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2015
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cornersville 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low207/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,977

Median home value

$236,500

Median rent

$893/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Marshall County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.57–12Not available826Compare →
Marshall Co High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–12Not available804Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marshall County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$10,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cornersville School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cornersville School

Cornersville School is a public high school in Cornersville, TN, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 430 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,556 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cornersville School

What grades does Cornersville School serve?

Cornersville School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cornersville School?

Cornersville School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornersville School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cornersville School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cornersville School rank in TN?

Cornersville School ranks #1,556 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Cornersville School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cornersville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Cornersville School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornersville School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cornersville School a charter school?

No, Cornersville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cornersville School a Title I school?

No, Cornersville School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 37047)
2,685
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
36.3
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 37047; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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