Excellent
#258 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 14% in state
Mary Hughes School
Elementary School · Sullivan County · Piney Flats, TN
A Sullivan County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 Austin Springs RD, Piney Flats, TN 37686
- Math 56% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Hughes School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Mary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average594/100K
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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
$84,894
Median home value
$306,300
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Lake Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Central Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
| Emmett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 309 | 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.
Sullivan County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Hughes School is listed in Sullivan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Hughes School
Mary Hughes School is a public elementary school in Piney Flats, TN, part of Sullivan County, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Hughes School
What grades does Mary Hughes School serve?
Mary Hughes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Hughes School?
Mary Hughes School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Hughes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Hughes School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Hughes School rank in TN?
Mary Hughes School ranks #258 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Mary Hughes School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Hughes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mary Hughes School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Hughes School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Hughes School a charter school?
No, Mary Hughes School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Hughes School a Title I school?
No, Mary Hughes School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (423) 354-1835
- Area population (ZIP 37686)
- 9,149
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 37686; 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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