South Haven Elementary School

5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Haven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Haven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

South Haven Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
323 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

South Haven Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Haven Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#778 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
28%
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24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
85%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Haven Elementary School's ranking?
South Haven Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Haven Elementary School often compared to?
South Haven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Pin Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend South Haven Elementary School?
323 students attend South Haven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Haven Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Haven Elementary School?
South Haven Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Haven Elementary School offer ?
South Haven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Haven Elementary School part of?
South Haven Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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