Summary:
Zip code 37860 (Russellville, TN) is served by a single public school, Russellville Elementary School, a PK-5 school with 601 students in the Hamblen County Schools district. This school is a clear standout, earning 4 out of 5 stars in each of the past three school years and ranking in the 74th–79th percentile among all Tennessee elementary schools. That consistent top-quartile performance is especially impressive because the district itself ranks only in the 48th percentile statewide, making Russellville Elementary the clear academic anchor of the community.
In every subject and both years with available data, Russellville Elementary outperforms both its district and the state. For 2025–26, math proficiency is 55.6% (state: 43.0%), English Language Arts is 58.0% (state: 40.6%), and science is 51.6% (state: 46.9%). The ELA advantage is dramatic—nearly 17 points above the state average—and also improved by almost 7 points year-over-year. Looking at grade-level patterns, 4th grade is the school’s strongest cohort, with ELA at 64.8% and science at 62.0%, both far above state averages. Fifth grade also shines in math and ELA at 60.6% each. The main area to watch is 3rd grade science, where proficiency (41.3%) falls slightly below the state average (44.3%), suggesting an early-grade gap worth attention.
Attendance is solid: the chronic absenteeism rate is 14.2%, better than the district (14.9%) and state (18.3%). Spending per student is $13,912, which provides a solid resource base. Socioeconomic data and student–teacher ratios are not reported, leaving some questions about equity and staffing. For families in this single-school zip code, Russellville Elementary offers strong academics, a stable track record, and clear momentum in upper grades—making it a dependable choice even as the surrounding district sits near the middle of the state. The consistent 4-star rating and above-average test scores point to a school that is doing many things right, with 3rd grade science the most obvious opportunity for improvement.
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