Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Hughes 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Hughes School serves the southwest part of Piney Flats, TN, covering an area of approximately 31.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Hughes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mary Hughes School's student population of 333 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 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 ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Hughes 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 Mary Hughes School is 0.12, 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)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Mary Hughes School's ranking?
Mary Hughes School is ranked #698 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
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 Mary Hughes School?
333 students attend Mary Hughes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mary Hughes School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mary Hughes School offer ?
Mary Hughes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Hughes School part of?
Mary Hughes School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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