Blanche School

1491 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blanche 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 36% (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: 366 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Blanche School's student population of 366 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers

School Rankings

Blanche 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 Blanche 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#624 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
34%
36%
37%
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
16.4%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blanche School's ranking?
Blanche School is ranked #624 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Blanche School often compared to?
Blanche Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Rim School, Flintville 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 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Blanche School?
366 students attend Blanche School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blanche School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Blanche School offer ?
Blanche School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blanche School part of?
Blanche School is part of Lincoln County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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