Giles County, TN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Giles County

Giles County Schools is the sole public school district in Giles County, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district operates eight schools that span the county: Bridgeforth Middle School, Elkton Elementary, Giles County High School, Minor Hill School, Pulaski Elementary, Richland Elementary, Richland School, and Southside Elementary. These schools are spread across a predominantly rural area, and the student body is sizable for a county district. Most students are white, with a meaningful Black population, a smaller but present Hispanic share, and a modest number of students who identify as two or more races. District-level data on economic disadvantage or special education status was not provided, so a parent may want to inquire directly about the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch or receive special education services.

On state assessments in the most recent testing year, student performance varied by subject. In math and English language arts, proficiency rates were below half. Science and social studies results came in closer to half of students meeting the proficient threshold. Nearly all students participated in the tests, which gives a full picture of the district’s standing. Because Giles County is the only district in its county, there is no neighboring district to use for a direct comparison. High school outcome measures such as the graduation rate were not available in the data, so a family interested in postsecondary readiness would need to ask the district for that information directly.

Home values in the area are moderately below the national benchmark, which makes the district more affordable than many parts of the country. Rents are also below the typical U.S. rent, though rental data covers only a limited number of zip codes. The county’s housing market has seen modest increases over the past year. The overall economic context includes a mortgage rate that has fluctuated around the low to mid-six percent range, and the national unemployment rate has been steady, though county-level unemployment data was not provided.

The district’s recent history does not show any major parent-relevant changes such as referendums, budget or bond issues, curriculum shifts, school construction, or reorganizations. That does not mean nothing has happened, but publicly reported information did not turn up developments with lasting impact.

A few other data points are missing from what was examined. No information was found on disciplinary practices, course access, staffing levels, or attendance patterns. These are all areas a family may want to explore with the school office or the district administration. The district does not appear to be a charter or magnet system; it operates as a traditional public school district.

This is a district that offers a conventional public school education in a rural Tennessee setting. The academic picture shows strengths in science and social studies relative to math and reading, though overall proficiency is in a range where a family may want to understand what interventions or supports are available for students who need extra help. The absence of a graduation rate is a gap worth noting; a parent might ask the high school for its completion and post-graduation plans data directly. For a family considering a move to Giles County, the affordability of housing relative to national averages is a notable draw, and the district’s size allows for some variety in school settings while remaining manageable in scale.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,644

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 12%

White 73%

Asian 1%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

32%

40%

Gr 4

23%

52%

Gr 5

17%

40%

Gr 6

13%

43%

Gr 7

16%

32%

Gr 8

25%

Gr 38

20%

39%

Math

Gr 3

31%

49%

Gr 4

39%

55%

Gr 5

26%

51%

Gr 6

15%

43%

Gr 7

23%

30%

Gr 8

23%

33%

Gr 38

27%

44%

Science

Gr 3

27%

47%

Gr 4

51%

64%

Gr 5

28%

55%

Gr 6

30%

52%

Gr 7

34%

51%

Gr 8

37%

46%

Gr 38

34%

53%

Social studies

Gr 6

36%

57%

Gr 7

54%

57%

Gr 8

31%

43%

Gr 38

41%

52%

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

Bridgeforth Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

40%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

34%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

48%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

50%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$264,763

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 16 ZIP codes$223K to $434K

vs. state typical0.79x

vs. national typical0.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (16 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
38478	Pulaski	$247K	+2.0%	41.9%
38477	Prospect	$246K	+5.1%	16.0%
38472	Lynnville	$338K	+7.6%	15.8%
38449	Ardmore	$262K	+3.0%	4.5%
38473	Minor Hill	$225K	+5.7%	4.5%
38460	Goodspring	$223K	+6.7%	4.3%
38456	Ethridge	$279K	+11.5%	3.3%
38464	Lawrenceburg	$242K	+6.3%	2.8%
37047	Cornersville	$311K	+4.8%	2.1%
38468	Leoma	$262K	+7.1%	1.3%

Showing top 10 of 16 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,327/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,170 to $1,338/mo

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
38478	Pulaski	$1,338	—	41.9%
38464	Lawrenceburg	$1,170	—	2.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,336/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income19.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$9/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$334,075 (+0.3% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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