Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bargerton 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bargerton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bargerton Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bargerton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bargerton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bargerton Elementary School's ranking?
Bargerton Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bargerton Elementary School often compared to?
Bargerton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Middle School, Paul G. Caywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bargerton Elementary School?
263 students attend Bargerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bargerton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Bargerton Elementary School offer ?
Bargerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bargerton Elementary School part of?
Bargerton Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.
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