Tullahoma

The Tullahoma school district in Tennessee comprises 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While some schools, like Robert E Lee Elementary and East Middle School, consistently perform well and rank among the top schools in the state, others, such as East Lincoln Elementary and Tullahoma Virtual Academy, struggle to meet state averages on assessments.

The racial makeup of Tullahoma's schools varies, with the percentage of white students ranging from 66.11% at East Lincoln Elementary to 84.2% at Robert E Lee Elementary. While student performance on state assessments is generally below the Tullahoma and Tennessee averages, there are some notable exceptions, such as Tullahoma High School's 9th-grade students outperforming the state in Biology I and English I. The spending per student also varies, from $9,900 at East Middle School to $16,027 at East Lincoln Elementary, with most schools falling in the $11,000-$12,000 range.

The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and community engagement, may play a significant role in student success. The disparities in performance across Tullahoma's schools present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of which school they attend.