Mary Hughes School

240 Austin Springs Rd
Piney Flats, TN 37686
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Hughes 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary Hughes School's student population of 339 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mary Hughes 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 Mary Hughes School is 0.12, 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)
#817 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mary Hughes School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary Hughes 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.
30-34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Hughes 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 Mary Hughes 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
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mary Hughes School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mary Hughes School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
94%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mary Hughes School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary Hughes 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
65%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary Hughes 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
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary Hughes 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 Mary Hughes School's ranking?
Mary Hughes School is ranked #817 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mary Hughes School?
339 students attend Mary Hughes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mary Hughes School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Hughes School?
Mary Hughes School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Hughes School offer ?
Mary Hughes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Hughes School part of?
Mary Hughes School is part of Sullivan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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