Summary:
The city of Corryton, Tennessee is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout elementary schools and areas for improvement at the secondary level.
The top-performing schools in Corryton are Gibbs Elementary and Corryton Elementary, both of which rank in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools. These schools consistently outperform the Knox County and state averages in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science. In contrast, Gibbs High School lags behind the county and state in proficiency rates, particularly in Algebra I, Geometry, and US History.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are 18.9% on average, exceeding the state average. Additionally, there are variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, with Corryton Elementary having the highest per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio. These factors may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools in Corryton.
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