Serving 326 students in grades 1-2, Haywood 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Attendance Zone: Haywood Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Brownsville, TN, covering approximately 534.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 13.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haywood Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
‘To equip them with a balanced curriculum which includes reading, language, writing, math, science, social studies, technology, character education, health and physical education, and fine arts.’
School Rankings
The diversity score of Haywood Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
65%
20%
White
23%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Haywood Elementary School often compared to?
Haywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Haywood Elementary School?
326 students attend Haywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Haywood Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Haywood Elementary School offer ?
Haywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Elementary School part of?
Haywood Elementary School is part of Haywood County School District.
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