Rutherford Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rutherford, Tennessee 38369 · Gibson Co Sp Dist
#246 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#27051 of 50,301 nationally
About Rutherford Elementary
Rutherford Elementary is a public elementary located in Rutherford, in the Gibson Co Sp Dist school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 246th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 282.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rutherford Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rutherford Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dyer Elementary
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
381 students · 6.7 km away
Kenton Elementary School
Kenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
87 students · 6.9 km away
Gibson County High School
Dyer · Public high · Grades 9–12
429 students · 12 km away
Yorkville Elementary
Yorkville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
144 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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281 students
J. R. Baker Elementary
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283 students
Caldwell-Guthrie
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
Walland Elementary School
Walland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
Anderson Elementary
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Powell Valley Elementary
Speedwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford Elementary a good school?
Rutherford Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #246 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rutherford Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Rutherford Elementary ranks #246 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #27051 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary had 282 students in 2025.
Is Rutherford Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Rutherford Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rutherford Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Rutherford Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.