The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Math. The lowest is 30% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Spring Hill Elementary
Spring Hill Elementary sits in the rural countryside near Trenton, the county seat of Gibson County, Tennessee. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, making it a single-building option for families who want their children to stay in one school from elementary through middle school. It is a regular public school within the Gibson County Special School District, not a charter or magnet school.
The school is small enough that most families and staff likely know each other by name. The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and a small number of Black students. A very small number of American Indian or Alaska Native students are also enrolled. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, so a reader cannot assess the school's economic composition from this record. Similarly, information on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported here.
On state assessments, Spring Hill Elementary shows a mixed picture. In math, a solid majority of students scored at the proficient level or above, a result that falls near the middle of the range when compared with other districts in Gibson County. In science, the share of students reaching proficiency was somewhat lower than the math result but still above half. Social studies proficiency, tested for only a portion of the grade span, came in at the halfway mark. The subject where the school struggles most is English language arts, where fewer than a third of students met the proficiency bar. That reading result is distinctly lower than the school's performance in other subjects and is something a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand what supports are in place. Across all tested subjects, Spring Hill's overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint among the five districts in Gibson County.
No data was available on chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or course access. Because the school serves only grades K through 8, there is no graduation rate to report. The school's website was not included in the data, so a parent would need to contact the district office or the school directly for details on programs, extracurriculars, and daily operations.
Housing in the area is notably affordable. Typical home values in the zip code around Spring Hill are well below both state and national benchmarks, making the school's attendance zone an accessible option for families buying a home. Trenton itself is a small, slowly depopulating county seat with a traditional downtown organized around the courthouse square. The local economy blends agriculture with light industry, and the city operates three industrial sites in an effort to attract employers. There are no major new housing developments publicly noted, and the area's residential texture is quiet and rural.
The Gibson County Special School District has two recent developments that may matter to families. In early 2025, voters in the town of Medina passed a half-cent sales tax increase, with the revenue going to district schools. Families living in or moving to Medina would face that higher tax rate. Separately, Tennessee's third-grade retention law, which took effect in 2023, applies to all schools in the district. Students who score below proficient on the state reading test must attend summer programming or be held back, a policy that directly affects early elementary families.
Spring Hill Elementary is best suited for a family seeking a small, rural K-8 school where a child can stay with the same peer group for many years. The math and science results are respectable, but the reading proficiency rate is a softer spot that warrants attention. The affordable housing and quiet setting are draws, while the limited data on programs and student supports means a parent will need to ask direct questions of the school to get the full picture.
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