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Best Public Schools in Jefferson City, TN


Summary:

The city of Jefferson City, Tennessee is home to three schools - two elementary schools (Mount Horeb Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary) and one middle school (Jefferson Middle School). These schools serve students in the Jefferson County district.

Among the three schools, Mount Horeb Elementary and Jefferson Elementary stand out with consistently strong performance. Both schools are ranked in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools and have earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. They excel in test scores, often outperforming the district and state averages in subjects like mathematics, science, and English language arts. In contrast, Jefferson Middle School has lower test scores compared to the elementary schools.

While the schools generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement. All three schools have a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% compared to the state average. Additionally, there is a notable difference in spending per student, with Jefferson Elementary spending the most at $12,175 per student, followed by Mount Horeb Elementary at $11,291 and Jefferson Middle School at $10,469. Overall, the schools in Jefferson City demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for potential improvement.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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