Schools in Zip Code 37810

In ZIP code 37810, there is just one school—McDonald Elementary School in Mohawk, TN—serving grades PK–5 with 228 students as part of Greene County Schools, a district ranked in the 70th percentile statewide. Since this is the only school in the area, all comparisons are made against district and state averages, and the story here is one of dramatic recent improvement.

McDonald Elementary has made a remarkable turnaround over the past few years, jumping from the 26th percentile and a 1-star rating in 2023–2024 to the 59th percentile and a 3-star rating in 2025–2026. In a single year, math proficiency surged by 19.1 percentage points, science by 14.1, and ELA by 8.4. The school now beats the Tennessee state average in all three subjects, with ELA a clear standout at 51.1% proficient—10.5 points above the state. The main driver of this success is an exceptional 4th grade cohort: 82.1% proficient in math (32.7 points above state) and 78.6% in ELA (31.2 points above state). However, this strength is uneven. Both 3rd and 5th grade math proficiency sit well below state averages—especially 5th grade at 33.3% vs. 47.4%—so overall numbers are heavily lifted by one outstanding grade level.

Beyond test scores, families should be aware of a few concerns. Chronic absenteeism is 21.4%, higher than the district (16.4%) and state (18.3%), which can hinder learning, particularly in younger grades. Per-student spending is a substantial $16,034, possibly reflecting small-school costs or targeted supports. The school's positive trajectory is real, but inconsistent performance across grade levels suggests that sustaining 4th grade success while providing extra help in 3rd and 5th grade math should be a priority. For parents considering this area, McDonald Elementary offers a tight-knit, improving school environment with notable recent gains, but one where results vary significantly by grade.