Best Public Schools in Jellico, TN

The city of Jellico, Tennessee is home to two schools: Jellico Elementary and Jellico High School. While both schools have relatively low statewide rankings, the data reveals that Jellico High School consistently outperforms Jellico Elementary and the broader Campbell County district on various academic measures.

Jellico High School is the standout school in the area, ranking 196 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school significantly outperforms the district and state averages on TNReady assessments, particularly in Biology I, US History, and English II. In contrast, Jellico Elementary struggles to meet state and district averages on TNReady assessments, with particularly low proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

The data also reveals stark differences in the racial demographics between the two schools, with Jellico High School having a more diverse student population. While the per-student spending figures for both schools are similar, further investigation into resource allocation and distribution within the Campbell County district could provide more insights into the factors driving the performance gap between the two schools.