South Fentress Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grimsley, Tennessee 38565 · Fentress County
#505 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#40548 of 50,301 nationally
About South Fentress Elementary School
South Fentress Elementary School is a public elementary located in Grimsley, in the Fentress County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 561 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 505th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (29th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 561.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- 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 South Fentress Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Fentress Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Fentress Elementary School a good school?
South Fentress Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 26.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #505 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 South Fentress Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
South Fentress Elementary School ranks #505 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #40548 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Fentress Elementary School?
South Fentress Elementary School had 561 students in 2025.
Is South Fentress Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Fentress Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Fentress Elementary School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of South Fentress Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.