Summary:
The 38478 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with Southside Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school in the area, while Giles County High School consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages.
Southside Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 647th out of 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 463rd out of 1,008 in 2023-2024. It is currently the highest-rated school in the area, with a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Giles County High School has relatively low proficiency rates across various subject areas, with most scores falling below the state averages.
The data also suggests potential equity concerns, as the schools with higher percentages of minority students, such as Bridgeforth Middle School, tend to have lower test scores and spending per student compared to the schools with higher percentages of White students. However, Bridgeforth Middle School stands out for its strong student-teacher ratio of 10.4, which may be a contributing factor to its relatively stronger performance compared to the other schools in the data set.
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