Summary:
The city of Mountain City, Tennessee is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from across the Johnson County district. While the schools generally underperform state averages, Mountain City Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 266 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and outperforming the district and state in most subject areas.
The schools in Mountain City have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 91.2% to 94.93% white students, indicating a lack of racial diversity. Academically, the schools show a wide range of performance, with Roan Creek Elementary performing better than the district average in several subjects, while the majority of schools underperform the state averages. Interestingly, the school with the highest spending per student, Doe Elementary, did not necessarily have the best performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play in determining academic outcomes.
Overall, the data provides a nuanced look at the schools in Mountain City, with Mountain City Elementary standing out as a high-performing school, while the district as a whole grapples with underperformance compared to state averages and a lack of racial diversity. These insights offer valuable information for parents and community members looking to understand the educational landscape in this area.
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