Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jo Byrns 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jo Byrns Elementary School serves the western part of its district in Cedar Hill, TN, covering an area of approximately 111.6 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 8.2 miles, and the furthest edge located 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jo Byrns Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jo Byrns 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 Jo Byrns Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1118 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
84%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo Byrns Elementary School's ranking?
Jo Byrns Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jo Byrns Elementary School often compared to?
Jo Byrns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coopertown 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 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jo Byrns Elementary School?
344 students attend Jo Byrns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jo Byrns Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Jo Byrns Elementary School offer ?
Jo Byrns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jo Byrns Elementary School part of?
Jo Byrns Elementary School is part of Robertson County School District.
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