Best Public Schools in Old Fort, TN


Summary:

The city of Old Fort, Tennessee has only one public school serving the area - South Polk Elementary, a PK-5 elementary school with 331 students. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White (96.68%), with small percentages of minority students. While South Polk Elementary's academic performance on state assessments exceeds the Polk County district averages, its proficiency rates are mixed compared to statewide Tennessee averages, suggesting it is a fairly typical performing school in the region.

South Polk Elementary has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks between 398-484 out of over 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools, placing it in the middle of the pack statewide. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-student spending of $10,358 are relatively favorable metrics, indicating it has adequate resources to support student learning. However, the school's free/reduced lunch rate is not provided, so the socioeconomic status of its student population is unclear.

Overall, with only one public school serving the Old Fort community, South Polk Elementary appears to be providing a solid educational experience for its students, though it is not a standout performer compared to other schools across Tennessee. Parents in the area may want to further research the school's specific strengths, weaknesses, and extracurricular offerings to determine if it is the right fit for their child's needs.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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