Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clyde Riggs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Clyde Riggs Elementary serves the northern part of Portland, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clyde Riggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Clyde Riggs Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clyde Riggs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clyde Riggs Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#321 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clyde Riggs Elementary School's ranking?
Clyde Riggs Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Clyde Riggs Elementary School often compared to?
Clyde Riggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Lake Elementary School, Oakmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Clyde Riggs Elementary School?
301 students attend Clyde Riggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Clyde Riggs Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clyde Riggs Elementary School offer ?
Clyde Riggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clyde Riggs Elementary School part of?
Clyde Riggs Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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