Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Griffith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griffith Elementary serves the entire district of Dunlap, TN, covering an area of approximately 266 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 16.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griffith Elementary School's student population of 786 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
786 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Griffith 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 Griffith Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#897 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffith Elementary School's ranking?
Griffith Elementary School is ranked #897 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Griffith Elementary School?
786 students attend Griffith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Griffith Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Griffith Elementary School offer ?
Griffith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffith Elementary School part of?
Griffith Elementary School is part of Sequatchie County School District.
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