Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hilham Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hilham Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hilham, TN, covering approximately 434.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 25.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilham Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hilham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilham Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#698 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
97%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilham Elementary School's ranking?
Hilham Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hilham Elementary School often compared to?
Hilham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rickman Elementary School, A H Roberts Elementary School, Allons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hilham Elementary School?
300 students attend Hilham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hilham Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hilham Elementary School offer ?
Hilham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilham Elementary School part of?
Hilham Elementary School is part of Overton County School District.
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