Defeated Elementary

Defeated Elementary serves 260 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Carthage, Tennessee. Despite its modest enrollment, it ranks #54 out of 1,785 public schools statewide, outperforming 97% of Tennessee schools. Among all five public schools in Carthage, it holds the top spot.

The scores behind that standing are consistent. Defeated Elementary earns a 9.4 out of 10 on academic performance. Its growth score — 9.7 out of 10 — is the more striking number: it signals that students here are making year-over-year gains well above state average, not simply coasting on strong baseline performance.

Those results combine to a composite of 9.0, earning the school an Exceptional rating. A student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable by public school standards. With 260 students spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, teachers have the capacity to monitor individual progress throughout those years.

For families weighing public elementary options across Tennessee, Defeated Elementary ranks #48 out of 1,002 elementary schools in the state — a result that places it in rare company at its level.

Located in a rural area, Defeated Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.