Summary:
The 37863 zip code area in Tennessee is home to 3 schools - 2 middle schools and 1 high school. Among these, Pigeon Forge High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 175 out of 384 Tennessee high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Pigeon Forge Junior High School generally underperforms the Sevier County and Tennessee averages across most subject areas and grade levels.
Pigeon Forge Intermediate, one of the middle schools, outperforms the other two schools in math and science proficiency, with 39.6% and 39.3% proficiency respectively in 2023-2024, compared to the Sevier County and Tennessee averages. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts. Interestingly, the higher spending per student at Pigeon Forge High School does not necessarily translate to better overall performance compared to Pigeon Forge Intermediate, which has lower spending but stronger math and science results.
The racial makeup of the schools also varies, with Pigeon Forge Junior High School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.54%) compared to the other two schools. This diversity could be an area for further investigation to understand its potential impact on educational outcomes. Overall, the data reveals significant variation in the performance of the three schools, suggesting that factors beyond just the zip code or district may be influencing school outcomes in this area.
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