Summary:
The city of Harrison, Tennessee is home to two schools - Central High School and Brown Middle School. Both schools serve a diverse student population but have struggled with low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages across various subjects and grade levels.
Central High School is the only high school in the area, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 749 students. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 223rd out of 358 Tennessee high schools in 2021-2022 to 298th out of 374 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Brown Middle School, the only middle school in the data set, has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 417th out of 569 Tennessee middle schools in 2021-2022 to 442nd out of 580 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating.
Despite higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, both schools have struggled to improve academic outcomes. The data suggests significant achievement gaps between different racial groups, with lower proficiency rates among African American and Hispanic students compared to their White peers. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve student learning should be a priority for the district and community.
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