Very Good
#547 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Sulphur Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Washington County · Jonesborough, TN
A Washington County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Springs RD, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sulphur Springs Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Sulphur Springs 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesborough), 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
$69,765
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37659; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Living Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Boones Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 809 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 632 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sulphur Springs Elementary is listed in Washington County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sulphur Springs Elementary
Sulphur Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Jonesborough, TN, part of Washington County, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sulphur Springs Elementary
What grades does Sulphur Springs Elementary serve?
Sulphur Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary?
Sulphur Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sulphur Springs Elementary rank in TN?
Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks #547 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Sulphur Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sulphur Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sulphur Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sulphur Springs Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sulphur Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Sulphur Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sulphur Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sulphur Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (423) 753-1140
- Area population (ZIP 37659)
- 29,247
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 37659; 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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