The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Math. The lowest is 28% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cannon South Elementary School
Cannon South Elementary School is a regular public school in Bradyville, Tennessee, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of the elementary schools in the Cannon County district. The school’s current name and grade configuration date to a district-wide reorganization that took effect in 2022, when the former Woodland School was renamed and shifted from a prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade model to a prekindergarten-through-fifth-grade model, with middle school grades moving to a newly opened Cannon County Middle School in Woodbury.
On the most recent state assessments, a portion of Cannon South students met the proficiency bar, though a majority did not. In math, roughly one-third of tested students scored at a proficient or above level. In English language arts, the share was slightly smaller, at just over a quarter. In science, again roughly one-third met the standard. Participation rates on these tests were high. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Test results for earlier years were not available for comparison, so whether these numbers represent a trend is unknown.
The school enrolls around several hundred students. The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population and a very small number of students who identify as Asian or as two or more races. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts of students with disabilities and English learners, were not reported in the available records. A parent who wants to understand the school’s level of economic diversity or special education support would need to ask the school directly.
Bradyville is an unincorporated community in southwestern Cannon County, a rural and hilly area set along a state highway. The ZIP code area has a low population density, with modest business activity and no traditional downtown core. The school itself sits on the highway, reflecting the area’s car-dependent character. Housing values in the ZIP code are near the statewide benchmark, with home prices rising modestly in recent years, though well above the national median. The local population was estimated to have declined slightly from the 2020 census to a more recent survey, though a later projection suggests a modest uptick. No major new housing developments were identified in the search.
Beyond the 2022 grade reconfiguration, no other recent district-level changes that would directly affect families at Cannon South were publicly reported. No information about the school’s discipline rates, staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or course offerings was available in the data provided. A family considering this school may want to ask about class sizes, enrichment programs, and the nature of parent engagement, as those details are not captured here.
Cannon South Elementary offers a straightforward, rural elementary experience within a district that has recently reorganized its grade bands. The academic results place the school in a modest position on state assessments. The community context is low-density and residential, with limited commercial infrastructure. For a family that values a small-town setting and is comfortable with the school’s current performance profile, it may be a reasonable fit. A parent with questions about academic rigor or student supports would benefit from a direct conversation with school staff.
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