Schools in Zip Code 37047

Zip code 37047 serves the Cornersville area of Marshall County, Tennessee, with two public schools covering a continuous K–12 pathway for 864 students: Cornersville Elementary School (grades K–6) and Cornersville School (grades 7–12). Both schools belong to Marshall County Schools, which ranks 60th out of 141 Tennessee districts. Cornersville Elementary stands out as the stronger academic performer in most subjects, exceeding district and state averages in math (45.6% proficient) and science (51.0%), while also posting a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.7%. Its 5th grade math, 6th grade ELA, and 3rd grade science results are particularly impressive. However, elementary social studies proficiency is a clear weakness at just 33.3%, far below the state's 51.4%.

Cornersville School excels in graduation and dropout outcomes, with a 95.0% graduation rate and a 1.7% dropout rate — both much better than district and state benchmarks. Its 9th grade Biology I proficiency is an extraordinary 84.0%, and 8th grade ELA and math beat state averages. Yet the secondary campus struggles with chronic absenteeism at 21.9%, more than double the elementary's rate and above the state's 18.3%. Core high school courses lag notably: Algebra I (25.4%), Algebra II (25.9%), English I (26.7%), and English II (39.3%) all fall well below state proficiency levels. The gap between the two schools suggests strong foundational skills in elementary grades but a significant drop-off once students enter the 7–12 campus, likely tied to attendance challenges.

The two schools share nearly identical per-student spending ($12,615 elementary vs. $12,697 secondary), yet outcomes diverge sharply. The secondary school performs above the state in social studies (51.9% vs. 51.4%), while the elementary school lags badly in the same subject. The K–12 structure offers community continuity, but the secondary school's high graduation rate coexists with lower course proficiency, meaning many students graduate without reaching state-tested benchmarks in key subjects. For parents, Cornersville Elementary is a clear academic bright spot, while Cornersville School is a strong choice for graduation support but needs attention in core high school courses and absenteeism.