Serving 307 students in grades 5-8, Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar Grove 5-8 serves the west part of Franklin, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Poplar Grove 5-8's student population of 307 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Grove 5-8 is 0.61, 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
#358 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
40%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
48%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Grove 5-8's ranking?
Poplar Grove 5-8 is ranked #358 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Poplar Grove 5-8?
307 students attend Poplar Grove 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Poplar Grove 5-8 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Poplar Grove 5-8 offer ?
Poplar Grove 5-8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar Grove 5-8 part of?
Poplar Grove 5-8 is part of Franklin Ssd School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love this school! I am a current student at PGS and it is amazing. I think the highschool credit classes open a lot of opportunities to us. Also I know some schools don's give you an option to take band, strings, or chorus. It's a great school and I'm glad I go there.
5 10/10/2025
I love PGS! I am currently a 7th grader at this school and couldn't be happier!
5 10/10/2025
I so love pgs I'm going into 7th grade and I'm hoping it well be a good year
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