Porter Elementary

Porter Elementary serves 226 students in grades PK through 5 in Maryville, Tennessee. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with standout subscores in academics (9.6) and growth (9.9). At a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1, class sizes stay manageable throughout the elementary grades.

The numbers put Porter in rare company statewide. It ranks #18 of 1,785 public schools in Tennessee, outperforming 99% of Tennessee schools across all levels. Among elementary schools specifically, it holds the #17 spot out of 1,002 — and within Maryville, it stands first of 20 public schools.

Growth is the sharpest signal here. A 9.9 growth score means students at Porter are gaining ground faster than nearly every elementary in the state, regardless of where they started. Paired with a 9.6 academic score, the school demonstrates sustained, high-level outcomes rather than a single strong cohort.

For families weighing elementary options in Maryville, Porter sits at the top of an already competitive field.

Located in a rural area, Porter 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.