Excellent
#127 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 7% in state
Huntingdon Primary
Elementary School · Huntingdon Special School District · Huntingdon, TN
A Huntingdon Special School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
191 Cox ST, Huntingdon, TN 38344
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Huntingdon Primary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Huntingdon Primary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntingdon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,881
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Head Start - HuntingdonEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 0.2 mi | 40 | 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.
Huntingdon Special School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huntingdon Primary is listed in Huntingdon Special School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huntingdon Primary
Huntingdon Primary is a public elementary school in Huntingdon, TN, part of Huntingdon Special School District, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huntingdon Primary
What grades does Huntingdon Primary serve?
Huntingdon Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Huntingdon Primary?
Huntingdon Primary has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntingdon Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntingdon Primary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huntingdon Primary rank in TN?
Huntingdon Primary ranks #127 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Huntingdon Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Huntingdon Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Huntingdon Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntingdon Primary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Huntingdon Primary a charter school?
No, Huntingdon Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huntingdon Primary a Title I school?
No, Huntingdon Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (731) 986-3091
- Area population (ZIP 38344)
- 8,816
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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 38344; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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