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#863 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 48% in state
Frank Hughes School
School · Wayne County · Clifton, TN
A Wayne County school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box A ST, Clifton, TN 38425
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frank Hughes School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Frank Hughes 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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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
$47,676
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wayne County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank Hughes School is listed in Wayne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank Hughes School
Frank Hughes School is a public school in Clifton, TN, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Hughes School
What grades does Frank Hughes School serve?
Frank Hughes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Frank Hughes School?
Frank Hughes School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Hughes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Hughes School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank Hughes School rank in TN?
Frank Hughes School ranks #863 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Frank Hughes School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank Hughes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Frank Hughes School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Hughes School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frank Hughes School a charter school?
No, Frank Hughes School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank Hughes School a Title I school?
No, Frank Hughes School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (931) 676-3325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 38425)
- 3,599
- Area median age
- 42
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 38425; 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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