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#1011 of 1,786 schools in TN
Sharon School
Elementary School · Weakley County · Sharon, TN
A Weakley County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
254 North Woodlawn DR, Sharon, TN 38255
- Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharon School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sharon 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$42,125
Median home value
$105,200
Median rent
$616/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Weakley County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 440 | Compare → |
| Gleason SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
| Martin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 3–5 | Not available | 340 | 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.
Weakley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharon School is listed in Weakley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharon School
Sharon School is a public elementary school in Sharon, TN, part of Weakley County, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharon School
What grades does Sharon School serve?
Sharon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sharon School?
Sharon School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sharon School rank in TN?
Sharon School ranks #1,011 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Sharon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Sharon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sharon School a charter school?
No, Sharon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharon School a Title I school?
No, Sharon School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weakley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (731) 456-2672
- Area population (ZIP 38255)
- 2,356
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 38255; 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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