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Paris Elementary

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Paris Elementary ranks 321 st of 1009 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,009 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Paris Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Paris, Tennessee, with 539 students. It is part of the Paris District, which is ranked 26 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paris Elementary consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for Math, English Language Arts, and Science across all grade levels. For the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 54.2% in Math, 50.1% in ELA, and 45.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 42.2%, 38.9%, and 46.1%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in Math, where it outperforms the state by over 10 percentage points. Paris Elementary also stands out for its strong performance among Hispanic and Special Education students, ranking in the top quartile of Tennessee elementary schools in these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Paris Elementary outperforms the nearby W.G. Rhea Elementary (same district) in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. It also significantly outperforms schools in the Benton County and Hollow Rock-Bruceton districts. However, the nearby Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School (Henry County) also demonstrates strong academic results, with proficiency rates often exceeding those of Paris Elementary.

502

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,418

Per pupil spending ?

61.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

650 B Volunteer DR
Paris, TN 38242

(731) 642-3675

District: Paris

Students who attend Paris Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

W O Inman Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

African American:

14.1%

Two or more races:

11.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2014 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (50% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Tennessee median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg48%

Tennessee avg42%

321^st of 1,009

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 139Paris among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	321 of 1009	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	343 of 1018	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.2	254 of 1020	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.7	228 of 1000	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	69.0	229 of 983	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	52.6	400 of 985	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.7	410 of 997	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.4	287 of 646	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.7	246 of 855	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	68.0	216 of 853	74.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.7	186 of 846	78.0%	★★★★☆
2012	59.1	349 of 820	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.7	397 of 818	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.6	198 of 809	75.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	186 of 498	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.1	201 of 498	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	146 of 500	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	50.2	183 of 483	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.0	132 of 411	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.4	263 of 404	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	288 of 450	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	61.5	309 of 986	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.3	316 of 990	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.5	259 of 989	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	209 of 975	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.2	168 of 945	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	51.4	406 of 926	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	78.2	65 of 424	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	121 of 415	70.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	213 of 843	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.2	244 of 853	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	61.2	272 of 865	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.6	150 of 858	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	130 of 823	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	46.4	424 of 821	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.7	463 of 877	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	316 of 984	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	379 of 991	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.0	259 of 987	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	67.6	231 of 980	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	279 of 941	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	50.8	395 of 916	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	66.8	119 of 618	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	52.1	196 of 582	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.2	137 of 528	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	84 of 447	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	56.6	98 of 369	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	40.2	138 of 255	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	108 of 395	72.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	284 of 840	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	312 of 847	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	232 of 852	72.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.6	193 of 844	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	199 of 844	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	54.1	312 of 812	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.4	312 of 841	62.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)85th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2025)81st percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)69th percentile~ school

Male (2025)68th percentile~ school

White (2025)66th percentile~ school

African American (2025)63rd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics54%+12 vs state

English Language Arts50%+11 vs state

Science45%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)							TNReady English Language Arts (2025)							TNReady Science (2025)							TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paris Elementary	Public	3-5	650 B Volunteer DR	Paris	38242	Henry County	Paris	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 642-3675	539	34	15.9		366 (67.9%)	73 (13.5%)	29 (5.4%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.4%)	63.5	321^st of 1009 public elementary schools	68.2%		60.2	343^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	66.3%	22	60.8	47.1	55.6				54.2	50.3	54.6	45.0				50.1	51.6	38.5	46.5				45.3					$13,418	$702	$11,762
W G Rhea Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	115 South Wilson ST	Paris	38242	Henry County	Paris	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 642-0961	555	38	14.6		351 (63.2%)	103 (18.6%)	19 (3.4%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (13.0%)								(n/a)																										$14,790	$1,626	$12,005
Lakewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6745 Highway 79 North	Buchanan	38222	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 644-1600	749	50	15.0		683 (91.2%)	6 (0.8%)	35 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	79.3	161^st of 1009 public elementary schools	84.0%		73.3	209^th of 1018 public elementary schools	79.5%	48	63.5	58.9	58.3	54.9	56.8	54.2	57.6	58.1	55.4	38.9	54.9	43.2	33.3	47.8	62.2	60.8	52.8	63.7	61.7	57.7	60.1	63.7	75.3	63.4	67.3	$13,050	$1,358	$10,697
Henry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	937 Pioneer RD	Henry	38231	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 227-2067	352	28	12.6		263 (74.7%)	22 (6.3%)	39 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	32.2	710^th of 1009 public elementary schools	29.6%		46.4	522^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	48.7%	188	50.0	31.6	29.4	41.9	39.5	55.9	42.1	37.5	28.9	27.8	19.4	26.3	11.8	25.4	43.8	31.6	27.8	29.0	55.3	55.9	40.7	30.0	44.7	47.1	41.2	$15,727	$2,042	$12,610
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School	Public	PK, KG-8	143 Puryear Country Club RD	Puryear	38251	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 227-2101	432	37	11.6		392 (90.7%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	59.8	354^th of 1009 public elementary schools	64.9%		63.2	309^th of 1018 public elementary schools	69.6%	45	44.9	50.0	66.7	38.1	62.2	71.8	55.3	52.0	44.7	59.5	47.6	48.9	43.6	49.6	32.0	50.0	42.9	47.6	71.1	56.4	49.6	38.1	64.4	46.2	50.0	$15,466	$1,618	$12,620
McKenzie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	165 Brooks AVE	Mc Kenzie	38201	Carroll County	McKenzie	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 352-5272	545	38	14.3		408 (74.9%)	68 (12.5%)	42 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	44.4	545^th of 1009 public elementary schools	46.0%		48.4	494^th of 1018 public elementary schools	51.5%	51	48.4	54.7					51.6	35.8	36.8					36.3	32.0	38.3					35.1					$11,213	$1,070	$9,414
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	29590 Broad ST	Bruceton	38317	Carroll County	Hollow Rock - Bruceton	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 418-4168	296	23	13.1		258 (87.2%)	9 (3.0%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.1%)	67.5	262^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	74.0%		46.7	519^th of 1018 public elementary schools	49.0%	257	38.5	59.2	52.9				50.8	46.2	49.0	44.1				46.7	64.1	73.5	41.2				61.5					$11,560	$1,020	$9,555
Briarwood School	Public	3-5	169 Briarwood AVE	Camden	38320	Benton County	Benton County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 584-4257	393	28	14.2		348 (88.5%)	20 (5.1%)	13 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.5%)	41.1	596^th of 1009 public elementary schools	40.9%		36.6	652^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	36.0%	56	39.8	53.8	42.1				45.3	33.1	44.3	28.1				35.3	37.6	43.2	24.0				35.2					$13,021	$1,041	$11,018
Camden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	208 Washington AVE	Camden	38320	Benton County	Benton County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 584-4918	461	34	13.7		415 (90.0%)	12 (2.6%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)								(n/a)																										$13,060	$1,045	$11,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Elementary

How many students attend Paris Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 502 students attended Paris Elementary.

Is Paris Elementary a good school?

Paris Elementary ranks 321^st of 1009 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Paris Elementary in?

Paris

What is the racial makeup of Paris Elementary?

Students at Paris Elementary are 67% White, 14% African American, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Paris Elementary attend?

Students who attend Paris Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : W O Inman Middle School

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