Summary:
Collierville Schools, ranked the #1 district in Tennessee with a 5-star rating, serves 9,263 students across 9 schools in the Collierville, TN area, including 6 elementary schools (PK–5 or K–5), 2 middle schools (6–8), and 1 high school (9–12).
Every school in the district earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 100 of its school type statewide. Crosswind Elementary School is the standout elementary, ranking #8 in Tennessee with 89.5% math proficiency and 87.4% ELA proficiency, well above state averages. West Collierville Middle School is the top middle school at #8 of 594, with notable social studies (85.3%) and science (79.6%) proficiency, while Collierville Middle School trails significantly, especially in math (58.4% vs. 75.8%). Collierville High School ranks #12 of 400 with a 94.4% graduation rate. Among elementary schools, Bailey Station Elementary School (#30), Schilling Farms Elementary School (#53), Collierville Elementary School (#64), Tara Oaks Elementary School (#71), and Sycamore Elementary School (#100) all outperform state averages by wide margins.
Two patterns stand out for parents. First, spending does not predict performance: Sycamore spends the most per pupil ($18,295) but ranks lowest among elementary schools, while Collierville High spends the least ($11,450) yet ranks #12 statewide. Second, attendance matters: chronic absenteeism rises from about 7% in elementary schools to 13.6% at the high school and 14.4% at Collierville Middle, which also has the district's lowest test scores. Watch the trends too — Tara Oaks Elementary has declined from #16 to #71 over three years, while Crosswind, West Collierville Middle, and Collierville High remain stable or improving. Overall, Collierville Schools sets a very high benchmark, and the main challenge for families is choosing between schools that are all excellent but not identical.
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