The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Parris South Elementary
Parris South Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Savannah, Tennessee, as part of the Hardin County school district. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The school is one of several elementary options in the county, and for a family looking at this part of Hardin County, it represents the standard public elementary pathway for the area.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Black, Hispanic, Asian, or of two or more races. The school is a mid-sized elementary for its grade band. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, so a family may want to ask the school directly about the economic profile of the student population. Information on the share of students with disabilities or who are English learners was also not reported in the available data.
On state assessments, Parris South Elementary shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, a substantial share of students met or exceeded the state's proficiency standard, a result that sits in a moderate range. In math, the share of students reaching proficiency was lower, and in science it was also below the ELA result. Social studies data is from an older year and used a different test, so it is not directly comparable to current results. A parent may want to ask the school about the specific supports in place for math and science instruction, as those subjects show room for growth. Participation rates on the tests were high, meaning the results reflect nearly the entire student body.
The school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. Because it is an elementary school, there are no advanced placement, dual enrollment, or career and technical education pathways to evaluate. The academic focus is on building foundational skills in the tested areas of English language arts, math, and science.
Savannah, the town where the school is located, is a small city and the county seat of Hardin County. It sits along the Tennessee River and has a traditional downtown square anchored by the county courthouse. The population has grown slowly in recent years. Housing values in the area are below the national median, and the typical home is priced well under the national benchmark, which may make the area more accessible for homebuyers. The town has a modest population density and a compact layout centered on Main Street and the courthouse square. Nearby recreational assets include Pickwick Landing State Park and the Tennessee River, and the historic Cherry Mansion and Shiloh battlefield are close by.
Because Parris South is an elementary school, the peer environment is shaped by the local neighborhood and the families who live within the school's attendance zone. The school's student body is predominantly white, with a small degree of racial and ethnic diversity. The school does not have a magnet or charter designation, so it draws its students from the surrounding area without a specialized admissions process. For a family considering this school, the academic picture is one where English language arts is the relative strength, while math and science proficiency rates are lower and may warrant a conversation with the school about curriculum and intervention strategies.
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