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#805 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 45% in state
South Fentress Elementary School
Elementary School · Fentress County · Grimsley, TN
A Fentress County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5018 Wilder RD, Grimsley, TN 38565
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Fentress Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Fentress Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,219/100K
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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
$51,458
College educated
5.4%
Homeownership
95.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Fentress County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allardt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 394 | Compare → |
| Pine Haven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 577 | Compare → |
| York ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 456 | 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.
Fentress County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fentress Elementary School is listed in Fentress County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fentress Elementary School
South Fentress Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grimsley, TN, part of Fentress County, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fentress Elementary School
What grades does South Fentress Elementary School serve?
South Fentress Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend South Fentress Elementary School?
South Fentress Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fentress Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fentress Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Fentress Elementary School rank in TN?
South Fentress Elementary School ranks #805 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Fentress Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Fentress Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 South Fentress Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fentress Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Fentress Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Fentress Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fentress Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Fentress Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fentress County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (931) 863-3131
- Area population (ZIP 38565)
- 1,106
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 38565; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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