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Very Good

#420 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 24% in state

Highland Elementary

Elementary School · Greeneville

208 N Highland, Greeneville, TN 37745

Enrollment

160

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#420 of 1,786

In Greeneville

#6 of 15

public schools

In district

#2 of 7

Greeneville

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Highland Elementary

7.7/10

Elementary School in Greeneville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Tennessee Online Public School at Greeneville

7.3/10

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6.9/10

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About Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Greeneville, TN, part of Greeneville. Highland Elementary serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Highland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Highland Elementary show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 160 students, Highland Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,806
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Highland Elementary — Students at Highland Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 29.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 33.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
44.5%
ELA
44.5%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
37.6%
2025
Math
25.4%
ELA
52.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Highland Elementary Compares

See how Highland Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.7/10
77th percentile in TN
Academic
7.3/10
Very Good
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
15 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

Location

208 N Highland, Greeneville, TN 37745

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Highland Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Camp Creek Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 8.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Eastview Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Doak Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 4.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Greeneville, see our Greeneville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Tennessee Online Public School at Greeneville Greeneville 0.5 mi 7.3
Greeneville High School Greeneville 0.6 mi 6.9
Greene Online Academy of Learning Greeneville 0.6 mi
RIVER ACADEMY Greeneville 1.0 mi 6.4
GREENEVILLE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Greeneville 1.2 mi 5.2
C Hal Henard Elementary Greeneville 1.3 mi 6.7
Greeneville Middle School Greeneville 1.4 mi 7.4
Eastview Elementary Greeneville 1.4 mi 7.8
Tusculum View Elementary Greeneville 2.8 mi 6.0
The Children's Center - Holston U. M. Home For Children Greeneville 3.0 mi
South Greene Middle School Greeneville 4.4 mi 8.7
Doak Elementary Greeneville 4.4 mi 7.5
Chuckey Doak High School Afton 5.8 mi 6.1
Chuckey Doak Middle School Afton 5.9 mi 8.8
North Greene Middle School Greeneville 7.1 mi 8.4
South Greene High School Greeneville 8.1 mi 5.4
West Greene Middle Schools Mosheim 7.0 mi 8.1
Mosheim Elementary Mosheim 7.1 mi 7.3
Camp Creek Elementary Greeneville 8.4 mi 7.9
STOKES ACADEMY Greeneville 8.5 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37745 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,946

Median Home Value

$194,400

Median Rent

$677/mo

Population

21,131

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

72%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

42.6

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West Hardin Elementary Adamsville, TN 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Highland Elementary

What grades does Highland Elementary serve?

Highland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Highland Elementary?

Highland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Highland Elementary rank in TN?

Highland Elementary ranks #420 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Highland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Highland Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Highland Elementary a charter school?

No, Highland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Highland Elementary a Title I school?

No, Highland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

District

Greeneville
District Enrollment
2,996
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,806
District Rank
#2 of 7

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