Summary:
Zip code 37828 (Norris, TN) is served by a single elementary school, Norris Elementary School, which enrolls 257 students in grades PK–5 within the Anderson County Schools district. This small school is an academic standout, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Tennessee elementary schools while its home district ranks near the middle of the state.
Norris Elementary dramatically outperforms both its district and the state in every core subject. In math, 67.9% of students are proficient compared to 43.3% for the district and 43.0% for the state. In English language arts, the school’s 73.2% proficiency rate is nearly double the district’s 38.7% and far above the state’s 40.6%. Science proficiency is 67.0% versus 45.6% district and 46.9% state. The school also has exceptionally low chronic absenteeism at 7.4%, less than half the district (17.1%) and state (18.3%) rates. Grade-level data shows a notable bright spot in 4th grade, where ELA proficiency reaches 94.3% and math/science hit 88.6%, while 5th grade lags the rest of the school, especially in math (47.4%). Over the past three school years, the school earned ratings from 4 to 5 stars, peaking at 92nd percentile in 2024–2025 and currently sitting at 89th percentile for 2025–2026.
Per-pupil spending at Norris Elementary is $14,360, a high figure likely reflecting the school’s small enrollment. Free/reduced lunch percentage and student-teacher ratio were not reported, limiting comparisons on socioeconomic context and class size. The main concerns are a year-over-year decline in science proficiency (from 75.4% to 67.0%) and the 5th grade dip in math. Overall, Norris Elementary offers a high-performing, well-attended academic environment that stands out sharply within a middle-ranked district, making it an excellent option for parents seeking a strong elementary school in the Norris area.
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