Summary:
The 38472 zip code area is home to two schools - Richland School, a high school, and Richland Elementary School. While both schools serve the Giles County district, they exhibit distinct performance characteristics, with Richland Elementary emerging as a standout institution.
Richland Elementary School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 248 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools. The school outperforms the Giles County and Tennessee averages in several key test score metrics, including mathematics, English language arts, and science proficiency rates. Particularly noteworthy is the school's strong performance in 4th grade science, with 77% of students proficient or better, compared to 61.9% in Giles County and 48.1% statewide.
In contrast, Richland School has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 97th out of 358 Tennessee high schools in 2021-2022 to 208th out of 374 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 4-star rating in 2022-2023. The high school has performed below the Giles County and Tennessee averages in several test score areas, including mathematics, English language arts, and biology. However, the school stands out with relatively strong performance in 9th grade biology, with 70% of students proficient or better, compared to 80.7% in Giles County and 61% statewide.
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