Excellent
#219 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
South Fulton Elementary
Elementary School · Obion County · South Fulton, TN
An Obion County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
209 John C. Jones PKWY, South Fulton, TN 38257
- Math 46% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Fulton Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 South Fulton Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,016/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Fulton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,527
Median home value
$116,500
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38257; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Independent SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Black Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 220 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Lake Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 503 | 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.
Obion County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fulton Elementary is listed in Obion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fulton Elementary
South Fulton Elementary is a public elementary school in South Fulton, TN, part of Obion County, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fulton Elementary
What grades does South Fulton Elementary serve?
South Fulton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Fulton Elementary?
South Fulton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fulton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fulton Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Fulton Elementary rank in TN?
South Fulton Elementary ranks #219 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Fulton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Fulton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Fulton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fulton Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Fulton Elementary a charter school?
No, South Fulton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fulton Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Fulton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Obion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (731) 479-2304
- Area population (ZIP 38257)
- 4,205
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 38257; 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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