Excellent
#72 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 4% in state
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
Elementary School · Henry County · Puryear, TN
A Henry County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 Puryear Country Club RD, Puryear, TN 38251
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dorothy and Noble Harrelson 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average612/100K
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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
$52,759
Median home value
$124,800
Median rent
$639/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Henry County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
| Henry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
| Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 749 | 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.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is a public elementary school in Puryear, TN, part of Henry County, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
What grades does Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School serve?
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School rank in TN?
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School ranks #72 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School a charter school?
No, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School a Title I school?
No, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (731) 227-2101
- Area population (ZIP 38251)
- 3,492
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 38251; 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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