Serving 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Culleoka Unit 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Culleoka Unit School serves the southeast part of its school district in Culleoka, TN, covering an area of approximately 105.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Culleoka Unit School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Culleoka Unit School's student population of 868 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Culleoka Unit 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 Culleoka Unit School is 0.20, 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
#1178 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culleoka Unit School's ranking?
Culleoka Unit School is ranked #1178 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Culleoka Unit School often compared to?
Culleoka Unit Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Unit School, Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culleoka Unit School?
The graduation rate of Culleoka Unit School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Culleoka Unit School?
868 students attend Culleoka Unit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Culleoka Unit School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Culleoka Unit School offer ?
Culleoka Unit School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Culleoka Unit School part of?
Culleoka Unit School is part of Maury County School District.
School Reviews
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