DOROTHY AND NOBLE HARRELSON SCHOOL

Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henry County school district, located in Puryear, TN with about 529 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, located in Puryear, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the Henry County School District. As a PK-8 institution, the school is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that supports students from their early childhood years through their transition into high school. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its rural location to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

Academically, the school focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects while preparing students for the rigorous expectations of secondary education. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the Harrelson School is known for promoting student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs that reflect the values of the surrounding Puryear community. By prioritizing both academic growth and character development, the school strives to prepare its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens within the Henry County area.

For more information, contact Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School at (731) 247-3152 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.