Summary:
The city of Cosby, Tennessee is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data shows that Cosby Elementary and Smoky Mountain Elementary are the standout performers, consistently outpacing the Cocke County and Tennessee averages on standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and science. These two elementary schools have 4-star ratings and rank in the top 25% and 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively.
In contrast, Cosby High School lags behind the county and state averages in most subject areas, with particularly low proficiency rates in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Additionally, all 4 schools in the Cosby area have a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which is higher than the state average.
The data also reveals some interesting findings about school spending and student-teacher ratios. While Cosby Elementary and Cosby High School have spending per student that is in line with the state average, Jones Cove Elementary has significantly higher spending at $27,932 per student, which is well above the state average. Additionally, Jones Cove Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.4, indicating a high level of individualized attention.
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