Summary:
Zip code 37342 contains just one elementary school — Hillsboro Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with 424 students as part of Coffee County Schools. This makes Hillsboro Elementary the sole standout and the focus of the entire analysis. The school has been on a clear upward trajectory, improving its statewide ranking from 476th in 2023-2024 to 370th in 2025-2026, moving from the 53rd to the 64th percentile among more than 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools.
Hillsboro Elementary School's strongest subject areas are math and science. In 2025-2026, all-grade math proficiency reached 53.2%, which is 10.2 percentage points above the state average and 11.3 points above the district average. Science proficiency came in at 52.6%, outpacing the state by 5.7 points and the district by 7.4 points. English Language Arts sits at 42.8%, slightly above the state average of 40.6% and ahead of the district by 6.4 points. The 5th grade class is particularly exceptional, with math proficiency at 68.2% compared to 47.4% statewide, along with strong ELA and science results. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 7.8%, less than half the state average of 18.3%, which likely contributes to consistent academic growth.
The main concern is early-grade literacy. Only 31.8% of 3rd graders scored proficient in English Language Arts, well below the state average of 44.9% and the district average of 36.2%. This suggests early reading intervention may be needed. On the whole, Hillsboro Elementary School is a solid choice for families in the 37342 area. It outperforms its district's overall ranking (83rd out of 141 districts) while earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 64th percentile statewide. With year-over-year gains in every core subject and low absenteeism, this is a school showing meaningful, broad-based improvement.
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