Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School

143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School's student population of 466 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
466 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#369 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
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45%
28%
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33%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
91%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School's ranking?
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School is ranked #369 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School often compared to?
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School?
466 students attend Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School?
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School offer ?
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School part of?
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School is part of Henry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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