Washburn School

7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Washburn School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than 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 3% 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-12
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Washburn School's student population of 496 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Washburn School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washburn School is 0.06, 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)
#1202 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washburn School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washburn 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.
27%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washburn 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.
30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washburn 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
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washburn School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washburn School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washburn School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washburn School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washburn School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Washburn School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washburn School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Washburn 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
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washburn 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 Washburn School's ranking?
Washburn School is ranked #1202 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Washburn School often compared to?
Washburn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bean Station Elementary School, Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washburn School?
The graduation rate of Washburn School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Washburn School?
496 students attend Washburn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Washburn School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washburn School?
Washburn School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washburn School offer ?
Washburn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washburn School part of?
Washburn School is part of Grainger County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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