Summary:
The city of Michie, Tennessee, is served by a single public school, Michie Elementary School, which enrolls 342 students across grades PK–8 as part of the McNairy County Schools district. Despite being the only school in town, Michie Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top third of elementary schools statewide—currently 289th out of 1,019 schools (72nd percentile, 4 stars) for 2025–2026, up from a 3-star rating the previous year.
In 2025–2026, Michie Elementary exceeded both district and state averages in every core subject. Proficiency rates include 49.5% in math (vs. 39.6% district, 43.0% state), 50.5% in ELA (vs. 39.5% district, 40.6% state), 50.9% in science (vs. 45.8% district, 46.9% state), and a remarkable 70.0% in social studies (vs. 52.7% district, 51.4% state). The school’s 5th-grade cohort is especially strong, with math proficiency at 72.5%—25 points above the state—and ELA at 65.0%. Social studies is a clear signature subject across 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, each far above state averages. The main weak spot is 3rd grade, where math (34.9%) and ELA (37.2%) trail state averages by about 7 points. However, the school shows broad year-over-year improvement, including an 11-point jump in social studies and healthy gains in math and ELA.
Chronic absenteeism at Michie Elementary is 14.7%, better than both the district (16.8%) and state (18.3%), which likely supports its strong academics. The school also spends $14,048 per pupil. While free/reduced lunch data and student-teacher ratios were not reported, the overall picture is clear: Michie Elementary is a high-performing, improving school that outshines its district and gives families in this small Tennessee town a strong PK–8 option with a positive trajectory.
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