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#761 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 43% in state
Surgoinsville Elementary
Elementary School · Hawkins County · Surgoinsville, TN
A Hawkins County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 W Main ST, Surgoinsville, TN 37873
- Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Surgoinsville Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Surgoinsville 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average545/100K
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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
$37,385
Median home value
$140,100
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Hawkins County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 318 | Compare → |
| Clinch SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
| Mooresburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
| Mt Carmel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 304 | 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.
Hawkins County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Surgoinsville Elementary is listed in Hawkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surgoinsville Elementary
Surgoinsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Surgoinsville, TN, part of Hawkins County, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surgoinsville Elementary
What grades does Surgoinsville Elementary serve?
Surgoinsville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Surgoinsville Elementary?
Surgoinsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surgoinsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Surgoinsville Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surgoinsville Elementary rank in TN?
Surgoinsville Elementary ranks #761 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Surgoinsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Surgoinsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Surgoinsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surgoinsville Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Surgoinsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Surgoinsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surgoinsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Surgoinsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hawkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (423) 345-2153
- Area population (ZIP 37873)
- 4,446
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 37873; 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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