Summary:
Taft, Tennessee, is served by a single school: Blanche School, an elementary school in Lincoln County Schools that enrolls 366 students across grades PK–8. Since there are no separate middle or high schools in town, this one campus covers the entire preK–8 educational journey for Taft families.
Blanche School is a strong and improving option. For the 2025–2026 school year, it ranks 206th out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools — the 80th percentile, earning 4 stars. That marks a rapid climb from 396th (61st percentile) in 2023–2024 and 320th (68th percentile) in 2024–2025. Academically, the school beats both its district and the state in English Language Arts (54.3% proficient vs. 43.1% district and 40.6% state), Science (60.5% vs. 54.9% and 46.9%), and Social Studies (66.7% vs. 54.6% and 51.4%). Mathematics is the one softer spot: at 45.7%, Blanche is above the state average of 43.0% but below its district's 49.3%.
Parents may find several details especially encouraging. Social Studies proficiency surged by 15.2 points year over year, while ELA rose 6.1 points and Science gained 5.6 points, though math stayed flat. Fourth grade looks like a sweet spot, with proficiency of 63.6% in math, 69.7% in ELA, and 72.7% in science. The clearest concern is 5th grade math (33.3% proficient), well below the state's 47.4% rate for that grade. Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot at 12.5%, far better than the district's 17.0% and the state's 18.3%. Additionally, 8th grade ELA (45.2%) and Social Studies (54.8%) trail the school's overall averages. Overall, Blanche School is on a notable upward trajectory and delivers strong results across most subjects, making it a solid choice for Taft families.
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