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#1406 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cosby Elementary
Elementary School · Cocke County · Cosby, TN
A Cocke County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3320 Cosby HWY, Cosby, TN 37722
- Math 50% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cosby Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cosby Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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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
$48,221
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Jones Cove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Bridgeport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
| Centerview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 240 | 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.
Cocke County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cosby Elementary is listed in Cocke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cosby Elementary
Cosby Elementary is a public elementary school in Cosby, TN, part of Cocke County, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,406 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cosby Elementary
What grades does Cosby Elementary serve?
Cosby Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cosby Elementary?
Cosby Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cosby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cosby Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cosby Elementary rank in TN?
Cosby Elementary ranks #1,406 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cosby Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cosby Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Cosby Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cosby Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cosby Elementary a charter school?
No, Cosby Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cosby Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cosby Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cocke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (423) 487-3850
- Area population (ZIP 37722)
- 7,430
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
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 37722; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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