Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highland Park 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Elementary serves the southeast part of Columbia, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Highland Park 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 Highland Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1384 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
46%
16%
Black
17%
20%
White
30%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #1384 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Brown Elementary School, J E Woodard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
308 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Highland Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Maury County School District.
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