Elementary Schools in Marion County

The elementary schools in Marion County, Tennessee, serve students from grades K-5 across 4 campuses. While the schools share similarities in funding and staffing, their academic performance varies significantly, with Whitwell Elementary emerging as the standout performer in the group.

Whitwell Elementary consistently outpaces the county and state averages on state assessments, with 47.6% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 44.2% in English Language Arts, and 50.3% in Science. The school's strong academic results have earned it a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, and it ranks 336 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools, the highest ranking among the 4 schools in the district. In contrast, South Pittsburg Elementary struggles the most, scoring below the county and state averages in most subject areas.

The racial demographics of the schools also vary, with Jasper Elementary and Whitwell Elementary having predominantly white student populations, while Monteagle Elementary has a more diverse student body. Despite the differences in academic performance and student demographics, the schools share similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be driving the disparities in outcomes.