Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caryville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caryville Elementary serves the entire district of Caryville, TN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 498.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caryville Elementary School's student population of 634 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
School Rankings
Caryville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caryville Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1044 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caryville Elementary School's ranking?
Caryville Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Caryville Elementary School often compared to?
Caryville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksboro Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Caryville Elementary School?
634 students attend Caryville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Caryville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Caryville Elementary School offer ?
Caryville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caryville Elementary School part of?
Caryville Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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