Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whiteville 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whiteville Elementary serves the northwest part of Whiteville, TN, covering an area of approximately 88.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest boundary being 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiteville Elementary School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Whiteville 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 Whiteville Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1569 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
76%
20%
White
20%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiteville Elementary School's ranking?
Whiteville Elementary School is ranked #1569 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whiteville Elementary School often compared to?
Whiteville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolivar Elementary School, Toone Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whiteville Elementary School?
217 students attend Whiteville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Whiteville Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Whiteville Elementary School offer ?
Whiteville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiteville Elementary School part of?
Whiteville Elementary School is part of Hardeman County Schools.
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