Moore County High School

Summary:

Moore County High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, with a student population of 423. The school is part of the Moore County District, which is ranked 39 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Moore County High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.31%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, it has consistently ranked in the top half of Tennessee high schools, with a ranking as high as 26th out of 273 schools in 2016-2017. The school's performance on TNReady assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in subjects like Biology I, English II, and Social Studies. However, the school struggles in Mathematics, with proficiency rates below the state average, and its English Language Arts assessments are also below the state average. Interestingly, female students at Moore County High School consistently outperform male students, and white students perform better than the state average, but students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle the most, with proficiency rates well below the state average.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of around $11,000 and a student-teacher ratio of around 14, which is lower than many nearby schools like Coffee County Central High School and Cascade High School, the disparities in student group performance indicate that resources alone may not be the sole factor in the school's academic success. The school's unique demographic makeup and the performance gaps among student groups present both challenges and opportunities for Moore County High School to continue enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1502 Hwy 55
       Lynchburg, TN  37352


(931) 759-4231

District: Moore County

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,327 Help


Feeder schools for Moore County High School:

Elementary:    Lynchburg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
African American:
3.1%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moore County High School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moore County High School ranks better than 70.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Moore County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), African American (3.1%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moore County High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moore County High School is $13,327.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moore County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moore County High School 196th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Moore County High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Moore County High School 116th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Moore County High School in the ranking list.)

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Moore County:

SchoolDigger ranks Moore County 35th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moore County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 57.62 174th 435 60.0%
2011 40.09 304th 462 34.2%
2012 50.24 256th 466 45.1%
2013 54.28 262nd 475 44.8%
2014 64.22 150th 485 69.1%
2015 75.08 97th 492 80.3%
2017 79.48 38th 362 89.5%
2018 62.82 159th 563 71.8%
2019 55.59 206th 574 64.1%
2021 58.22 191st 576 66.8%
2022 58.09 204th 569 64.1%
2023 64.85 177th 594 70.2%
2024 61.53 196th 587 66.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 163rd 279 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.54 105th 481 78.2%
2019 49.57 213th 490 56.5%
2021 67.09 89th 483 81.6%
2022 46.18 234th 495 52.7%
2023 48.42 234th 514 54.5%
2024 67.61 102nd 510 80.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.01 202nd 529 61.8%
2021 58.22 179th 538 66.7%
2022 60.98 167th 552 69.7%
2023 80.25 72nd 560 87.1%
2024 70.76 120th 554 78.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.28 209th 523 60.0%
2021 54.68 195th 529 63.1%
2022 52.31 232nd 540 57.0%
2023 44.28 291st 557 47.8%
2024 50.22 255th 560 54.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.11 168th 481 65.1%
2019 49.95 214th 484 55.8%
2021 47.13 238th 496 52.0%
2022 44.54 265th 500 47.0%
2023 55.68 199th 503 60.4%
2024 50.03 229th 504 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Moore County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 34.71 213th 267 20.2%
2011 31.89 222nd 273 18.7%
2012 32.58 219th 269 18.6%
2013 43.10 212th 285 25.6%
2014 48.15 170th 296 42.6%
2015 67.49 89th 300 70.3%
2016 68.68 65th 351 81.5%
2017 76.32 26th 273 90.5%
2018 70.66 55th 341 83.9%
2019 51.23 131st 342 61.7%
2021 57.27 99th 347 71.5%
2022 52.35 135th 358 62.3%
2023 44.89 185th 384 51.8%
2024 60.84 116th 392 70.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.00 5th 308 98.4%
2019 41.96 162nd 302 46.4%
2021 37.46 199th 317 37.2%
2022 27.58 254th 322 21.1%
2023 54.01 105th 330 68.2%
2024 55.47 112th 337 66.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.56 134th 337 60.2%
2021 56.12 106th 340 68.8%
2022 53.68 128th 350 63.4%
2023 49.04 169th 366 53.8%
2024 68.36 77th 365 78.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.34 144th 329 56.2%
2021 52.77 111th 332 66.6%
2022 49.86 140th 349 59.9%
2023 43.30 176th 359 51.0%
2024 49.92 160th 366 56.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Moore County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 78th 307 74.6%
2019 44.24 149th 301 50.5%
2021 49.71 117th 306 61.8%
2022 40.73 181st 312 42.0%
2023 36.88 200th 325 38.5%
2024 51.63 133rd 326 59.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Moore County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 404 16 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 420
1990 394 21 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 426 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 423 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 442 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 445 24 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 481 15 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 481 15 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 460 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a -10 466
1998 447 15 0 8 0 n/a n/a 2 472
1999 405 21 0 3 1 n/a n/a 1 431
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 444 444
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 427 427
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 419 419
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 419 419
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 432 432
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
2006 404 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 436 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 418 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 459 18 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 446 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2011 453 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 466
2012 455 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 468
2013 443 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 461
2014 424 15 0 4 0 0 2 0 445
2015 422 10 0 5 0 0 2 0 439
2016 415 11 2 4 0 0 4 0 436
2017 410 15 0 4 0 2 4 0 435
2018 419 14 1 4 1 1 4 0 444
2019 417 13 0 4 1 0 4 0 439
2020 417 16 5 1 1 0 3 0 443
2021 420 13 0 6 1 0 8 0 448
2022 410 13 4 9 1 0 8 0 445
2023 382 9 2 18 1 0 11 0 423
2024 352 12 2 12 1 1 10 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moore County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1989 420 24.0 17.5 n/a
1990 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
1991 447 26.0 17.1 n/a
1992 444 26.0 17.0 n/a
1993 467 26.0 18.0 n/a
1994 471 26.0 18.1 n/a
1995 499 26.0 19.2 n/a
1996 499 26.0 19.2 n/a
1997 466 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 472 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 444 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 419 n/a n/a n/a
2003 419 n/a n/a n/a
2004 432 n/a n/a n/a
2005 447 n/a n/a n/a
2006 414 30.0 13.8 n/a
2007 449 29.8 15.1 35.4
2008 431 32.1 13.4 37.6
2009 480 31.0 15.5 33.8
2010 463 31.4 14.7 36.3
2011 466 31.6 14.7 43.1
2012 468 32.0 14.6 43.4
2013 461 31.7 14.5 49.2
2014 445 30.6 14.5 52.8
2015 439 30.0 14.6 24.8
2016 436 28.0 15.5 44.7
2017 435 31.0 14.0 n/a
2018 444 31.0 14.3 n/a
2019 439 29.9 14.6 n/a
2020 443 27.0 16.4 40.2
2021 448 30.5 14.6 n/a
2022 445 31.2 14.2 n/a
2023 423 32.0 13.2 n/a
2024 390 29.5 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moore County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1989 420 24.0 17.5 n/a
1990 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
1991 447 26.0 17.1 n/a
1992 444 26.0 17.0 n/a
1993 467 26.0 18.0 n/a
1994 471 26.0 18.1 n/a
1995 499 26.0 19.2 n/a
1996 499 26.0 19.2 n/a
1997 466 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 472 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 444 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 419 n/a n/a n/a
2003 419 n/a n/a n/a
2004 432 n/a n/a n/a
2005 447 n/a n/a n/a
2006 414 30.0 13.8 n/a
2007 449 29.8 15.1 35.4
2008 431 32.1 13.4 37.6
2009 480 31.0 15.5 33.8
2010 463 31.4 14.7 36.3
2011 466 31.6 14.7 43.1
2012 468 32.0 14.6 43.4
2013 461 31.7 14.5 49.2
2014 445 30.6 14.5 52.8
2015 439 30.0 14.6 24.8
2016 436 28.0 15.5 44.7
2017 435 31.0 14.0 n/a
2018 444 31.0 14.3 n/a
2019 439 29.9 14.6 n/a
2020 443 27.0 16.4 40.2
2021 448 30.5 14.6 n/a
2022 445 31.2 14.2 n/a
2023 423 32.0 13.2 n/a
2024 390 29.5 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Moore County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $323 (3.2%) $9,186 (91.9%) $9,995
2020 $297 (2.7%) $10,264 (92.9%) $11,053
2021 $254 (2.3%) $10,484 (93.5%) $11,215
2022 $925 (7.6%) $10,692 (88.3%) $12,102
2023 $1,000 (7.5%) $11,778 (88.4%) $13,326

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Moore County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 594 Middle schools
 6.1%
Ranks 131st of 342 High schoolsRanks 185th of 384 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Moore County High School)21.543.3
 21.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Moore County)21.543.3
 21.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Moore County High School)29.241.7
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Moore County)29.241.7
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Moore County High School)24.666.7
 42.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Moore County)24.666.7
 42.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Moore County High School)69.654.3
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Moore County)69.654.3
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Moore County High School)27.527.1
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Moore County)27.527.1
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Moore County High School)62.332.9
 29.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Moore County)62.332.9
 29.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Algebra I (Moore County High School)23.98.1
 15.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Moore County)23.98.1
 15.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Moore County High School)24.741
 16.3%
   9th Grade English I (Moore County)24.741
 16.3%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Moore County High School)47.445.6
 1.8%
   10th Grade English II (Moore County)47.445.6
 1.8%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Moore County High School)2018.9
 1.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Moore County)2018.9
 1.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Moore County High School)14.75.8
 8.9%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Moore County)14.75.8
 8.9%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Moore County High School)46.349.2
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Moore County)37.243.4
 6.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Moore County High School)28.433.8
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Moore County)29.738.9
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Moore County High School)239
 14%
   All Grades Algebra I (Moore County)239
 14%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Moore County High School)36.49.3
 27.1%
   All Grades Algebra II (Moore County)36.49.3
 27.1%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Moore County High School)24.741
 16.3%
   All Grades English I (Moore County)24.741
 16.3%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Moore County High School)47.445.6
 1.8%
   All Grades English II (Moore County)47.445.6
 1.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Moore County High School)24.117.9
 6.2%
   All Grades Geometry (Moore County)24.117.9
 6.2%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%
All Grades Social Studies (Moore County High School)4448.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Moore County)44.243.9
 0.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439423
 3.6%
African American139
 30.8%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic418
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White417382
 8.4%
Two or More Races411
 175%


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Moore County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lynchburg Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Moore County High School.

Students at Moore County High School are 90% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Moore County High School ranks 116th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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