The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a regular public school in Greeneville, Tennessee, serving children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits at the northern edge of the town’s historic downtown grid, within the Greeneville City Schools district. The school’s enrollment is modest for an elementary school. The student body is diverse: the largest share of students is white, followed by a substantial Hispanic population, a smaller group of students who identify as two or more races, and a still smaller share of Black students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner designations. A parent who wants to understand the school’s socioeconomic context would need to ask the school directly.
State test results from the TNReady assessments, taken by students in grades three through five, show a mixed picture. In English language arts, roughly half of test-takers met the proficient threshold. In science, the share was a bit lower. In math, the share was considerably lower, meaning most students did not reach the proficient level. Because this school serves only early and intermediate grades, there is no graduation rate to reportetter. There are also no available data on chronic absenteeism or discipline.
Relative to the other district in Greene County, Highland Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects places it in the bottom quartile. That comparison set is small — only two school districts share Greene County — so the gap is between this school and the other district’s elementary performance. A parent evaluating this school should look into whether the math results reflect a recent change in instruction or a pattern that the school is actively addressing.
The school’s program offerings were not detailed in the available data. It is unclear whether Highland offers specials such as art, music, or physical education beyond the core curriculum, or whether it has any enrichment or intervention programs. The school does not appear to be a charter or magnet schoolcars.
Greeneville itself is the county seat, a mixed-use town with a historic downtown core, a manufacturing and healthcare employment base, and an agricultural heritage. Major local employers include Walmart, two hospitals, American Greetings, Parker-Hannifin, and John Deere, among others. The town’s population has been relatively stable in recent years, and a long-term growth plan called Greeneville Forward exists, though its specific contents and any new developments were not found in publicly available material. Housing in the area is priced modestly relative to the state and nation, and rental costs are moderate, which may make the community accessible to a range of households.
No recent district-level changes — new programs, school construction, or renovations — were found in publicly available sources for Greeneville City Schools. That means there is no known new facility or program launch to factor into a decision about the school.
For a family considering Highland Elementary, the core academic picture is one where reading performance is a relative strength and math is an area of concern. The school serves a diverse student population in a small, stable town with a mix of employment sectors and a historic downtown. A parent who values a strong reading foundation and wants to understand the school’s approach to math instruction and its broader enrichment offerings would benefit from a conversation with the principal or a visit. The lack of publicly reported data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education, and English learner services means some important context about student support is not visible here.
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