The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 38% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Jacksboro Elementary
Jacksboro Elementary is a regular public school in Campbell County, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates under the Campbell County school district and is located in the town of Jacksboro, the county seat.
Jacksboro is a small rural Appalachian town concentrated along U.S. Route 25W, about two miles northeast of Interstate 75. Its historic town square, deeded by an early settler, centers on the Campbell County Courthouse. The town is car-dependent, with a corridor-style layout rather than a walkable grid. Cove Lake State Park sits roughly a mile away, providing a nearby recreational anchor. Population growth has been modest in recent decades, though sources differ on current trends. The town has a small municipal government and a limited commercial core. Families should expect a quiet, rural county-seat environment with few dense amenities.
The school enrolls students across all elementary grades, with a total population that is substantial for an elementary school. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with small representations of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status. Parents who want a clear picture of the school’s economic and special-education composition may need to ask the school directly.
State testing results from the most recent year show that in math and English language arts, about half of students in grades three through five met or exceeded state proficiency standards. In science, the share of students reaching proficiency was somewhat lower. These results place academic performance in a middle range—neither notably strong nor particularly weak among elementary schools tested under Tennessee’s TNReady assessments. The social studies assessment data is older and reflects a past test design, so it is not directly comparable to current results. Participation rates on the tests were near complete, indicating full student inclusion.
The school’s year-over-year academic trend data was not available, so it is unclear whether performance is improving, declining, or holding steady. No information was reported on course access, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or chronic absenteeism. Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider. Parents looking for enrichment programs, advanced coursework, or after-school supports will need to seek details from the school, as no program offerings were listed in the public data.
The district itself did not have any recent major changes of lasting note reported, so families can expect stability in leadership and policy for the near term. The comparison set that would normally position the school among districts in Campbell County was too small to yield a meaningful benchmark—only one district exists in the county—so this school stands alone in its local context.
Jacksboro Elementary offers a standard elementary education in a small, rural Appalachian town. Its testing results indicate that a moderate share of students are meeting state benchmarks, with room for improvement. Families moving to the area should consider the car-dependent, quiet setting of Jacksboro and the limited scope of publicly available data when evaluating fit. A direct visit and conversation with school staff would likely fill in the gaps about programming and student supports.
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