Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37318

The 37318 zip code area is home to two schools - South Middle School and Cowan Elementary, both part of the Franklin County school district. While Cowan Elementary performs better academically, with proficiency rates closer to or above county and state averages, South Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates well below the county and state in both math and English language arts.

South Middle School has a predominantly white student population (85.27%) and is consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Cowan Elementary has a slightly more diverse student body and is ranked in the middle of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. Both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the performance differences.

Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the academic performance of these schools and the potential strategies that could be implemented to address the observed disparities. While Cowan Elementary shows promise, the low proficiency rates and rankings for both schools, particularly South Middle School, indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, and targeted interventions to support student learning.