Summary:
The city of Greenbrier, Tennessee is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Greenbrier High School, Greenbrier Middle School, and Greenbrier Elementary. While the elementary school stands out as a high-performing institution, the middle and high schools appear to be underperforming compared to state averages.
Robertson County schools in Greenbrier are predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up the next largest racial group. Greenbrier Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating and boasting impressive proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science. In contrast, Greenbrier High School and Middle School struggle, with test scores often 10-20 percentage points below state averages.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the elementary and secondary schools in Greenbrier. While Greenbrier Elementary spends significantly more per student than the middle and high schools, it also achieves much stronger results, suggesting that higher spending may be translating to better educational outcomes at the elementary level. Additionally, Greenbrier High School's state ranking has declined over the past three years, indicating a concerning trend of declining performance.
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