Summary:
Kodak, Tennessee, is served by four public schools within the Sevier County Schools district, forming a complete PK–12 pipeline: Northview Primary School (PK–3), Northview Intermediate School (4–6), Northview Junior Academy (7–9), and Northview Senior Academy (10–12). The district overall ranks in the 34th percentile statewide, but performance varies widely among the four schools.
The clear standout is Northview Primary School, which earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 70th percentile of elementary schools. It is the only Kodak school at or above state averages in math (54% vs. 43%) and science (57.6% vs. 46.9%), with a nearly 20-point math improvement in one year. In contrast, Northview Intermediate School shows the most concerning academic profile, with every subject below district and state averages — most notably social studies at just 19.2% proficient versus 51.4% statewide. Northview Junior Academy struggles most with ELA at 22.6% proficiency, though its Geometry score of 78.7% is a bright spot likely tied to selective advanced enrollment. Northview Senior Academy posts a strong 93.4% graduation rate and a low 1.7% dropout rate, but its Biology (15.4%) and Geometry (14.8%) proficiency are critically low, while English II (52%) and Algebra II (65.2%) fare better.
Chronic absenteeism is a hidden crisis across all four schools, ranging from 24.6% at Northview Junior Academy to 29.6% at Northview Intermediate School — all well above the state average of 18.3%. Spending per student varies modestly, from $13,754 at Northview Junior Academy to $16,719 at Northview Senior Academy, with no clear link to outcomes. The data suggests strong early instruction in Kodak is not sustaining as students progress, with middle-grade literacy and high-school STEM showing severe gaps. For parents, the primary school offers a proven foundation, but the transition to intermediate and junior academy years demands attention, especially around attendance and reading proficiency.
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