Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Surgoinsville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Surgoinsville Elementary serves the northeast part of Surgoinsville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 79.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surgoinsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Surgoinsville Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Motto
It's a GREAT day to be an EAGLE!
School Rankings
Surgoinsville Elementary School 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 Surgoinsville Elementary 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
#453 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surgoinsville Elementary School's ranking?
Surgoinsville Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Surgoinsville Elementary School often compared to?
Surgoinsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogersville 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Surgoinsville Elementary School?
307 students attend Surgoinsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Surgoinsville Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Surgoinsville Elementary School offer ?
Surgoinsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Surgoinsville Elementary School part of?
Surgoinsville Elementary School is part of Hawkins County School District.
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