Hornsby Elementary School

50 Church St
Hornsby, TN 38044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hornsby 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 31%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hornsby Elementary School's student population of 175 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
175 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Hornsby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornsby Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#586 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hornsby Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hornsby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hornsby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hornsby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
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14%
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Black
14%
21%
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White
86%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Hornsby Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hornsby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hornsby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hornsby Elementary School's ranking?
Hornsby Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hornsby Elementary School often compared to?
Hornsby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toone Elementary School, Bolivar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hornsby Elementary School?
175 students attend Hornsby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hornsby Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hornsby Elementary School?
Hornsby Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hornsby Elementary School offer ?
Hornsby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hornsby Elementary School part of?
Hornsby Elementary School is part of Hardeman County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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