Summary:
Toone, Tennessee is served by a single public school, Toone Elementary School, which serves grades Pre-K through 8 and enrolls 217 students. Despite being classified as an elementary school, it functions as the city’s sole K–8 option, and it stands out as a strong academic performer within its district, Hardeman County Schools.
In every subject on the latest TNReady assessments, Toone Elementary outperforms its district by wide margins—especially in Science (+14.6 points) and Social Studies (+15.7 points). While it trails the state average in Math and Social Studies, it meets or exceeds the state in Science and English Language Arts. The school’s overall state ranking has improved dramatically, jumping from the 36th percentile (2 stars) in 2024–2025 to the 52nd percentile (3 stars) in 2025–2026, a gain of roughly 149 positions. Year-over-year scores also rose in Math, ELA, and Science, with Science improving by 8.7 percentage points.
One of the most striking highlights is the 6th grade cohort, which posts exceptional results: 63.2% proficient in ELA and 68.4% in Science, far above both district and state averages. Upper-grade ELA is a consistent strength, with 8th grade reaching 45.5% proficiency versus only 32.3% statewide. However, 7th grade math is a clear weak point at 13.3% proficiency, the only grade/subject where the school falls below its district. Chronic absenteeism is a positive story—at 14.2%, it is well below the district’s 21.5% and the state’s 18.3%. Per-student spending is $13,218. Given the small cohort sizes, individual grade-level results should be interpreted with some caution, but the overall trends are encouraging: Toone Elementary is a school on the rise, outperforming its low-ranked district and building momentum toward state-average performance.
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