Pin Oak Elementary

Pin Oak Elementary serves 363 students in grades pre-K through 8th in Lexington, Tennessee, offering a unique extended elementary experience that spans beyond the typical K-5 structure. With 23 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in its rural Henderson County setting. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide at #456 out of 1,796 Tennessee schools.

Students show particular strength in science, with 56% achieving proficiency, followed by mathematics at 50% proficient. Social studies performance reaches 44% proficiency, while English language arts shows room for growth with 35% of students meeting proficiency standards across grade levels. Pin Oak Elementary draws from a working-class community where the median household income is $52,933 and median home values average $147,400.

About one in five families in the area faces economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 19.7%. The surrounding ZIP code population of 18,210 reflects a modest-sized community where 14% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Located along Highway 412 East, Pin Oak Elementary anchors its rural Tennessee community, providing educational continuity through the crucial middle school transition years.

Located in a rural area, Pin Oak 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.