Grand Junction Elementary

Grand Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Junction, TN, part of the Hardeman County Schools. The school serves approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 92.1th percentile among TN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 21% proficiency in math, 18 points below the state average and 21% in reading/language arts, 20 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $44,063, where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 159 students, Grand Junction Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Grand Junction 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.