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Parsons Elementary School vs. Scotts Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Parsons Elementary School or Scotts Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Parsons Elementary School
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Scotts Hill Elementary School
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Parsons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parsons Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Scotts Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
363 students
424 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parsons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scotts Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parsons Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scotts Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parsons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scotts Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scotts Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henderson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#634 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#400 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parsons Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scotts Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)
45%
(Top 30% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parsons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scotts Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parsons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scotts Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parsons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scotts Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parsons Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scotts Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
29
Kindergarten Students
68
37
Grade 1 Students
58
57
Grade 2 Students
65
41
Grade 3 Students
64
47
Grade 4 Students
71
39
Grade 5 Students
-
51
Grade 6 Students
-
32
Grade 7 Students
-
53
Grade 8 Students
-
38

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scotts Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henderson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scotts Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henderson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scotts Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henderson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scotts Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henderson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scotts Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henderson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parsons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scotts Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henderson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parsons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scotts Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henderson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parsons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scotts Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henderson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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