Summary:
Elementary schools in zip code 37149 (Readyville, TN) serve grades PK–5 across just two schools—Kittrell Elementary School and Cannon North Elementary School—which sit only a few miles apart yet belong to very different districts: Rutherford County Schools and Cannon County Schools.
By almost every measure, Kittrell is the stronger school overall. It ranks in the 50th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating, while Cannon North ranks in the 31st percentile with 2 stars. In 2025–2026, Kittrell posted higher proficiency in math (47.8% vs. 34.6%), ELA (40.7% vs. 34.7%), and science (42.2% vs. 36.5%). Kittrell also benefits from a top-half district (Rutherford County ranks 44th of 141) and spends about $4,900 more per student ($16,722 vs. $11,793). Cannon North, however, is a clear bright spot within its own low-ranked district (Cannon County ranks 135th), beating its district average in every subject and grade level, sometimes by double digits. It also has slightly lower chronic absenteeism (9.0% vs. 9.8%) and both schools are far below the state's 18.3% absenteeism rate.
Momentum is another key difference. Kittrell made a remarkable 13.5-point jump in math proficiency between 2024–25 and 2025–26 but slipped in ELA and science. Cannon North improved in all three subjects, including a 15.9-point math gain. Grade-level data reveals quirks: Kittrell's 4th grade math is exceptional (60% proficient), but its 3rd grade science is weak (25%). Cannon North's 3rd graders perform near state averages, but its 4th graders drop sharply—suggesting a possible transition issue. Over three years, Kittrell has climbed from the 37th to 50th percentile, and Cannon North from the 17th to 31st. For parents, Kittrell currently offers stronger absolute outcomes and district resources, while Cannon North is a smaller, improving school showing strong resilience.
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