Top 5 Best 38242 Tennessee Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,041 students in 38242, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38242, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38242, TN are Paris Elementary School, W O Inman Middle School and Henry County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38242 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 38242, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best 38242, TN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 B Volunteer Dr
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-3675
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
W O Inman Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Harrison St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Henry County Virtual Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-3898
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
E. W. Grove School
Math: 9%
215 Grove Blvd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-4586
Grades: 9
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Co High School
Reading: 38%
315 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-5232
Grades: 10-12
| 998 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Grades: PK-2
| 566 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 38242, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38242, TN include Paris Elementary School, W O Inman Middle School and Henry County Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 38242, TN?
6 public schools are located in 38242, TN.
What percentage of students in 38242, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 38242, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38242, TN?
38242, TN public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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