Summary:
Denmark, Tennessee is served by a single school, Denmark Elementary School, a PK–5 elementary school with 408 students in the Jackson-Madison County Schools district, which ranks in the 5th percentile statewide. Despite being in a low-performing district, Denmark Elementary is a clear standout, outperforming the district by wide margins in every subject and achieving a 3-star rating. The school currently ranks 483rd out of 1,019 Tennessee schools (53rd percentile), up from 686th (33rd percentile) just two years ago—a remarkable 203-place improvement.
Academically, Denmark Elementary leads its district significantly: math proficiency is 49.7% versus 26.1% in the district, ELA is 38.4% versus 25.8%, and science is 45.8% versus 28.7%. Compared to the state, math is a clear strength (49.7% vs. 43.0% state), while ELA and science remain close to or slightly below state averages. Year-over-year gains are strong, with math up 6.6 points and science up 5.0 points. The school’s 5th-grade math proficiency is especially notable at 62.5% versus 47.4% statewide, a 15.1-point advantage. However, upper-grade ELA is a relative weakness: 4th grade (35.7%) and 5th grade (32.1%) both fall roughly 11 points below state averages, while 3rd grade matches the state. Chronic absenteeism stands at 21.1%, better than the district’s 28.2% but higher than the state’s 18.3%.
Denmark Elementary is on a clear upward trajectory, moving from below average to above average in just two years and earning its first 3-star rating in the data shown. Its performance suggests effective practices that set it apart from the surrounding district, particularly in math and science. The main areas for attention are upper-grade reading proficiency and chronic absenteeism, both of which offer levers for continued improvement. With per-student spending of $14,009 and a strong trend line, Denmark Elementary is a school to watch as it continues to climb Tennessee’s elementary school rankings.
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